Matthew 15:21-28 What do we do when something in Scripture troubles us or does not seem to fit with the God we think we know? Jesus’ encounter with the Canaanite woman initially raises difficult questions—but looking more closely reveals an extraordinary story of faith.

Matthew 15:21-28/Romans 11:13-24 Why does Jesus seem to reject the Canaanite woman—and even compare her to a dog—before praising her extraordinary faith? What initially appears to be one of the more troubling encounters in the Gospels becomes, when read in the light of Scripture, a remarkable demonstration of faith. The woman understands God’s ancient promise to bring the nations into His family, and she trusts Jesus as the Messiah who will fulfil it. Her story points us towa

Jonah 2:8 - Those who pay regard to vain idols forsake their hope of steadfast love Every idol makes a promise. Whether we look for security in money, identity in success, or satisfaction in the things of this world, we are tempted to trust created things to give us what only God can provide. Reflecting on Jonah 2, Rev. Canon Sergio Sapunar explores the sobering truth that when we cling to idols, we do not simply choose something—we forsake something: the steadfast love, merc