Rev. Katrina Manzi
@katrinamanzi.bsky.social
United Church of Christ Pastor
February 17, 2026 at 4:06 PM
The good news about being salt and light is a little salt and a little light go a long way. It means our actions flavor the world for the better; all the small bits of good we do shine a light into the darkness. #jesus #saltandlight #christian #faith #unitedchurchofchrist
February 15, 2026 at 1:35 AM
The good news about being salt and light is a little salt and a little light go a long way. It means our actions flavor the world for the better; all the small bits of good we do shine a light into the darkness. #jesus #saltandlight #christian #faith #unitedchurchofchrist
Our nation and world often value the lives of certain people over others, but the role of the Church, the role of people who are salt and light, is to proclaim the gospel truth that those lives matter to God and they should matter to us #jesus #love #gospel #faith #christian
February 14, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Our nation and world often value the lives of certain people over others, but the role of the Church, the role of people who are salt and light, is to proclaim the gospel truth that those lives matter to God and they should matter to us #jesus #love #gospel #faith #christian
In Isaiah 58, the Israelites are hard at work rebuilding after the exile, but their nation isn’t thriving. God tells them the issue is that they’re not caring about justice or loving their neighbors #christian #bible #church #faith #justice
February 14, 2026 at 4:11 PM
In Isaiah 58, the Israelites are hard at work rebuilding after the exile, but their nation isn’t thriving. God tells them the issue is that they’re not caring about justice or loving their neighbors #christian #bible #church #faith #justice
In Isaiah 58, the Israelites are wondering how to make Israel great again, and God tells them it’s all about loving and serving one another #christian #bible #church #justice #faith
February 13, 2026 at 9:44 PM
In Isaiah 58, the Israelites are wondering how to make Israel great again, and God tells them it’s all about loving and serving one another #christian #bible #church #justice #faith
In Isaiah 58, the Israelites are trying to rebuild, but things aren’t going well. The Lord’s response is to remind the people that they aren’t worshiping God’s rightly if they’re not loving their neighbors #bible #christian #church #faith #love
February 13, 2026 at 4:20 PM
In Isaiah 58, the Israelites are trying to rebuild, but things aren’t going well. The Lord’s response is to remind the people that they aren’t worshiping God’s rightly if they’re not loving their neighbors #bible #christian #church #faith #love
In the Sermon on the Mount Jesus talks about salt losing its saltiness. Now, salt can’t stop being salty, but perhaps he’s talking about people who claim to be Christian but then don’t do anything Jesus said to do. They’re Christians who aren’t Christian, salt that’s not salty. #jesus #saltandlight
February 13, 2026 at 1:51 AM
In the Sermon on the Mount Jesus talks about salt losing its saltiness. Now, salt can’t stop being salty, but perhaps he’s talking about people who claim to be Christian but then don’t do anything Jesus said to do. They’re Christians who aren’t Christian, salt that’s not salty. #jesus #saltandlight
Jesus says in the Sermon on the Mount that the church is the “salt of the earth” and “the light of the world.” He doesn’t command us to become salt or light; it’s a description of what the church is. To be salt and light the church must do what it’s made to do; it must live kingdom values
February 12, 2026 at 8:29 PM
Jesus says in the Sermon on the Mount that the church is the “salt of the earth” and “the light of the world.” He doesn’t command us to become salt or light; it’s a description of what the church is. To be salt and light the church must do what it’s made to do; it must live kingdom values
In the Sermon on the Mount Jesus says “you are the light of the world.” The good news about being light is a little bit of light goes far. A little light is enough to pierce the darkness #jesus #sermononthemount #saltandlight #christian #faith
February 12, 2026 at 3:33 PM
In the Sermon on the Mount Jesus says “you are the light of the world.” The good news about being light is a little bit of light goes far. A little light is enough to pierce the darkness #jesus #sermononthemount #saltandlight #christian #faith
Jesus tells the church “you are the salt of the earth.” The good news about salt is a little salt goes a long way; a little salt flavors the whole. So, a few faithful people, can flavor the world for the better #jesus #bible #church #saltandlight #christian
February 11, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Jesus tells the church “you are the salt of the earth.” The good news about salt is a little salt goes a long way; a little salt flavors the whole. So, a few faithful people, can flavor the world for the better #jesus #bible #church #saltandlight #christian
One of the purposes of the church is with the help of God to transform the world to ever closer to God’s kingdom in heaven. But this is slow, hard work, and often the world is far from the kingdom of God. #jesus #christian #faith #church #hope
February 11, 2026 at 3:11 PM
One of the purposes of the church is with the help of God to transform the world to ever closer to God’s kingdom in heaven. But this is slow, hard work, and often the world is far from the kingdom of God. #jesus #christian #faith #church #hope
Jesus says in the Sermon on the Mount “you are the salt of the earth.” The purpose of the Church is tied up in the used salt has. Salt is useful. It preserves, enriches, and transforms; the Church does those things too. #jesus #saltandlight #christian #sermononthemount #bible
February 10, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Jesus says in the Sermon on the Mount “you are the salt of the earth.” The purpose of the Church is tied up in the used salt has. Salt is useful. It preserves, enriches, and transforms; the Church does those things too. #jesus #saltandlight #christian #sermononthemount #bible
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus says “you are the salt of the earth.” One aspect of being salt is salt is valuable #jesus #bible #christian #sermononthemount #church
February 10, 2026 at 2:31 PM
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus says “you are the salt of the earth.” One aspect of being salt is salt is valuable #jesus #bible #christian #sermononthemount #church
All the sins, powers, and principalities executed our God, but our God did not stay dead. And if God did not stay dead, then we can trust God’s kingdom is coming #jesus #hope #christianvalues #resurrection #unitedchurchofchrist
February 8, 2026 at 2:36 PM
All the sins, powers, and principalities executed our God, but our God did not stay dead. And if God did not stay dead, then we can trust God’s kingdom is coming #jesus #hope #christianvalues #resurrection #unitedchurchofchrist
These times feel uncertain, divided, and dangerous, and our nation is in a liminal space of change, for good or for ill. But what doesn’t change is the good news of Jesus Christ, which is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow #jesus #christian #church #hope #faith
February 7, 2026 at 11:23 PM
These times feel uncertain, divided, and dangerous, and our nation is in a liminal space of change, for good or for ill. But what doesn’t change is the good news of Jesus Christ, which is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow #jesus #christian #church #hope #faith
In the Sermon on the Mount and through Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection we are shown that the values of God’s kingdom often look much different than what the world values #jesus #christian #christianvalues #unitedchurchofchrist #bible
February 7, 2026 at 2:19 AM
In the Sermon on the Mount and through Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection we are shown that the values of God’s kingdom often look much different than what the world values #jesus #christian #christianvalues #unitedchurchofchrist #bible
We can view the beatitudes in Matthew 5 as Jesus speaking good news to people in circumstances that were far from good #christian #jesus #bible #church #beatitudes
February 6, 2026 at 9:28 PM
We can view the beatitudes in Matthew 5 as Jesus speaking good news to people in circumstances that were far from good #christian #jesus #bible #church #beatitudes
The beatitudes show us what will be when God’s kingdom on earth is as it is in heaven #jesus #bible #christian #church #beatitudes
February 6, 2026 at 3:23 AM
The beatitudes show us what will be when God’s kingdom on earth is as it is in heaven #jesus #bible #christian #church #beatitudes
The beatitudes in Matthew 5 are one of the best known passages in scripture, but there is a fair amount of variation for how to interpret them. One of the older interpretations is to read each line as a virtue that will be rewarded #jesus #sermononthemount #bible #christian #beatitudes
February 5, 2026 at 8:37 PM
The beatitudes in Matthew 5 are one of the best known passages in scripture, but there is a fair amount of variation for how to interpret them. One of the older interpretations is to read each line as a virtue that will be rewarded #jesus #sermononthemount #bible #christian #beatitudes
Jesus says blessed are those who are persecuted for his sake. St. John Chysostom comments that you’re not blessed though if you’re actually just experiencing the consequences of your bad choices #jesus #beatitudes #christian #church #faith
February 5, 2026 at 1:53 AM
Jesus says blessed are those who are persecuted for his sake. St. John Chysostom comments that you’re not blessed though if you’re actually just experiencing the consequences of your bad choices #jesus #beatitudes #christian #church #faith
St. John Chysostom offers great commentary explaining the verse “blessed are the peacemakers.” #jesus #beatitudes #christian #church #sermononthemount
February 4, 2026 at 8:57 PM
St. John Chysostom offers great commentary explaining the verse “blessed are the peacemakers.” #jesus #beatitudes #christian #church #sermononthemount
What does blessed are the meek mean? There are a lot of different definitions of meek, and here are some of the options #jesus #sermononthemount #beatitudes #bible #christian
February 4, 2026 at 3:48 PM
What does blessed are the meek mean? There are a lot of different definitions of meek, and here are some of the options #jesus #sermononthemount #beatitudes #bible #christian
In 1 Corinthians 1, Paul talks about the cross and God’s wisdom as foolishness according to the world’s wisdom. A crucified savior requires a radical revision of wisdom and values #jesus #vales #christian #church #christ
February 4, 2026 at 1:34 AM
In 1 Corinthians 1, Paul talks about the cross and God’s wisdom as foolishness according to the world’s wisdom. A crucified savior requires a radical revision of wisdom and values #jesus #vales #christian #church #christ
In 1 Corinthians, Paul calls the cross foolish according to the wisdom of the world. Rome executes Jesus like a criminal, or, according by to scholar James Cone, a lynched man #jesus #christian #cross #faith #church
February 3, 2026 at 8:08 PM
In 1 Corinthians, Paul calls the cross foolish according to the wisdom of the world. Rome executes Jesus like a criminal, or, according by to scholar James Cone, a lynched man #jesus #christian #cross #faith #church