Sermons and Writings
Morsels & Stories: I read Dorcas’s story from Grit and Grace. Sermon: Jesus sets up a parallel between a fox and a mother hen, Herod and himself. The lessons can be found by clicking here [link]. I worked most closely with Luke 13:31-35.
Read MoreMorsels & Stories: We had a brief conversation about what Lenten Disciplines people have adopted. Sermon: Paul lays out what it takes to be a Christian. And I ponder what it means to belong to our community given our tradition is rooted in immigration. The lessons can be found by clicking here [link]. I worked […]
Read MoreMorsels & Stories: I talked about what I say during the welcome announcements and why. Sermon: Peter denies Jesus three times before the rooster crows twice. What can we learn from Peter’s history of getting it wrong? The lessons can be found by clicking here. (link) I worked most closely with Mark 14.1-15.47. Listen:
Read MoreMorsels & Stories: I talked about the Corporation and Vestry of the Parish and the Canons. You can find the Canons of our Diocese here. (link) Sermon: I love Jeremiah and a lot of the reason might be right in this chapter. God gives Jeremiah a promise for a people. The lessons can be found […]
Read MoreMorsels & Stories: I talk about laetare or mothering Sunday. Sermon: What if John 3:16 is an idol of the Church, and what if, maybe, the weird story about the snakes can help us understand idols and redeem John 3:16? The lessons can be found by clicking here. I worked with Num 21:4–9 and John:14-21. […]
Read MoreEdmonton got a decent amount of snow between Friday night and Sunday morning so our worship was a bit more intimate than normal. Instead of our usual Morsels & Stories we started with a really interactive section. I did my best to make sure the gist of the conversation got caught by the mic. Thank […]
Read MoreMorsels & Stories: I read “The Spy on Noah’s Ark” from The Spy on Noah’s Ark: Bible Stories From the Inside Out Sermon: Why do you laugh? Why did Noah? The lessons for today can be found by clicking here. I worked most closely with Genesis 17:1–7 15–16. Listen:
Read MoreMorsels & Stories: I talked about the liturgical life-cycle of palms. Sermon: I preached on the collect today. Listen:
Read MoreDear friends in Christ, every year at the time of the Christian Passover we celebrate our redemption through the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Lent is a time to prepare for this celebration and to renew our life in the paschal mystery. We begin this holy season by remembering our need for […]
Read MoreHow would you describe your Church? Without using family, loving, welcoming, or community. The lessons can be found by clicking here. I worked most closely with Jn13:1-17, 31B-35. Listen:
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