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This week we explore Matthew 20:1-16, in which Jesus talks about how wonderfully “unfair” the realm of God is. Thanks be to God! © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday. 

This week we explore Matthew 20:1-16, in which Jesus talks about how wonderfully “unfair” the realm of God is. Today we hear from a recipient of grace in Jesus' story.  © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 20:1-16, in which Jesus talks about how wonderfully “unfair” the realm of God is. God's generosity can be hard for us to accept.  © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday. 

This week we explore Matthew 20:1-16, in which Jesus talks about how wonderfully “unfair” the realm of God is. Do we appreciate God's justice when it breaks our way, but not so much people we think less deserving rewarded? © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 20:1-16, in which Jesus talks about how wonderfully “unfair” the realm of God is. © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday. 

This week we explore Matthew 18:21-35, in which Jesus talks about forgiveness and mercy - which lead to freedom.  © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 18:21-35, in which Jesus talks about forgiveness and mercy - which needs to be communal, not only individual.  © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 18:21-35, in which Jesus talks about mercy - it can be hard to extend mercy when we feel hurt.  © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 18:21-35, in which Jesus talks about forgiveness and how far we are to extend mercy to others.  © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 18:21-35, in which Jesus talks about forgiveness. He suggests our capacity to forgive should be unlimited. © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 18:15-20, in which Jesus promises to be with us when we gather in his name.  © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 18:15-20, in which Jesus talks about prayer.  © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 18:15-20, in which Jesus talks about conflict and forgiveness. Can we forgive even the worst offenses? (God has...) © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 18:15-20, in which Jesus suggests intriguing ways of dealing with people who have hurt us.  © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 18:15-20, in which Jesus tells his followers how they are to deal with conflict.  Are we willing to use his strategy?  © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 16:21-28, in which Jesus tells his followers that the Way of Love is also the way of yielding our prerogatives - and trusting we are blessed.  © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 16:21-28, in which Jesus tells his followers that the Way of Love is also the way of yielding our prerogatives - including our fixation on saving our lives.  © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 16:21-28, in which Jesus tells his followers that the Way of Love is also the way of yielding our prerogatives and taking on Jesus'. That's taking up our cross. © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

. This week we explore Matthew 16:21-28, in which Jesus tells his followers that the Way of Love is also the way of yielding our prerogatives. That is not always compatible with security.  © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 16:21-28, in which Jesus tells his followers that the Way of Love is also the way of yielding our prerogatives.  © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 16:13-20, in which Jesus acknowledges that he is the Messiah - and then tells his follower snot to tell anyone about. Good thing they eventually did... © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 16:13-20, in which Jesus gives his disciples – and us – eternal authority. Are we ready for it? © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday. W

This week we explore Matthew 16:13-20, in which Jesus asks his disciples who they think he is – and gives them – and us – eternal authority. That is the church's blessing and burden.

This week we explore Matthew 16:13-20, in which Jesus asks his disciples who they think he is. We can only truly answer that with our spirits, not our minds.  © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 16:13-20, in which Jesus asks his disciples who they think he is. How would you answer that question?  © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 15:21-28, in which Jesus seems t change his mind. © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

Today we explore Matthew 15:21-28, in which we see a desperate mother model amazing faith and humility in seeking healing for her daughter.  © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

Today we explore we Matthew 15:21-28, in which Jesus seems to be very rude.  © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 15:21-28, in which Jesus seems to learn a lesson. © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

Today we explore Matthew 15:10-20, in which Jesus teaches a lesson – and possibly learns one. © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 14:22-33, in which Jesus takes a stroll on the water – and invites his followers to join him. What happens when we try? © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

Today we explore Matthew 14:22-33, in which Jesus takes a stroll on the water – and invites his followers to join him.  © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 14:22-33, in which Jesus takes a stroll on the water – frightening the daylights out of his followers as he does.© Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 14:22-33, in which Jesus takes a stroll on the water because he missed the boat his disciples were on. Is missing the boat good for us?© Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 14:22-33, in which Jesus takes a stroll on the water – and invites his followers to join him. © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

Todaywe explore Matthew 14:13-21, in which Jesus provides a feast for well over 5000 people. God has feasts for us too. © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 14:13-21, in which Jesus provides a picnic for 5,000 people.  Where do we see that kind of abundance in our lives? © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

Today we explore Matthew 14:13-21, in which Jesus goes off for some alone time – and ends up picnicking with 5,000 people.  Isn't that impossible? © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

Today we explore Matthew 14:13-21, in which Jesus goes off for some alone time – and ends up picnicking with 5,000 people.  How did he manage that? © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 14:13-21, in which Jesus goes off for some alone time – and ends up picnicking with 5,000 people, even if that was not his intention for the day.  © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52, a series of short parables Jesus told to convey what God's realm is like - which contains the tradition as well as blessings that are new every day..  © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52, a series of short parables Jesus told to convey what God's realm is like.  He suggests the life of God will involve some sorting of blessed and not so much.  © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52, a series of short parables Jesus told to convey what God's realm is like.  Today he likens it to treasure and precious pearls.  © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52, a series of short parables Jesus told to convey what God's realm is like. Today Jesus likens God-Life to yeast. Hmmm....  © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52, a series of short parables Jesus told to convey what God's realm is like. © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43, in which Jesus suggests the ways that God will deal with evil. It ends well for us! © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43, in which Jesus speaks of how evil and goodness get all mixed up in our world. He suggests that the solution lies with God, not with us.  © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43, in which Jesus speaks of evil and good - how are we to treat those who do evil?  © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43, in which Jesus tells a story about seeds and weeds, seeking to explain how we live with evil amid the good.  © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

Today we explore Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43, in which Jesus tells a story about seeds and weeds. © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23, in which Jesus tells a story about seeds - and what happens when they land in good soil. © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.