Reflections on the high standards that we all pay lip service to, for our country, but which we have not successfully achieved for all people -- just like Israel did not live up to it's high standards.  Reflection include considering the high calling Jesus set for as "the kingdom of God" and how that

beautiful vision of life in community relates to us, in America.  These reflections are prompted by Mark's description of Jesus' reception and mission in Mark 6:1-13. Text can be found at my blog site.  Video (after the Sunday Service) can be found at the YouTube channel of the Central Presbyterian Church in Fort Smith, AR.