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A thread running through Sunday’s scripture lessons, humility asks us to see ourselves not as the center of things, preaches the Rev. Phil Jackson.

It’s in letting go of the things that separate us from one another — our resentment, anger, and even our wealth — that we allow our souls to grow, preaches the Rt. Rev. Andrew Asbil, Bishop of Toronto.

“We need to recognize God’s presence with us even in the most desolate of experiences,” preaches the Rev. Phil Jackson. Nothing lessens our responsibility to love one another as God loves us. In ways we never expect, hard things and challenging periods in our lives can break us open to that love.

When we face hard feelings, preaches the Rev. Kristin Kaulbach Miles, we avoid getting stuck in our sadness and disappointment.

What does it mean to be the greatest? In God’s economy, greatness is not about having all the answers, it’s about humble service to others.

How might the Bible help us navigate these difficult times? The Rev. Phil Jackson encourages us to start with two simple but profound questions: Who does Jesus say he is? And how do we pattern our lives after him?

In Bible stories of healing and restoration, Jesus exemplifies our call to be present with those most in need.

This week’s scripture readings call us to see ourselves as connected to one another in relationship, preaches the Rev. Elizabeth Blunt.

We must live with our arms wide open, ready to become weapons of love, preaches The Rev. Kristin Kaulbach Miles

While human greatness puts distance between people, preaches the Rev. Jorge Ortiz, greatness in God’s eyes is something entirely different: It’s not about power but love.