Recognition, Advent 2021
I worked most closely with Luke 1.39-55.
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Advent 2, 2021
I worked most closely with Luke 3.1-6.
Read MoreAdvent 1, November 2021
I worked most closely with Luke 21.25-36.
Read MoreHope And Revolution, Advent 2020
I didn’t love the Magnificat, Mary’s Song, until seminary. But ever since then I’ve only fallen further and further in love with the depth of Mary’s vision and hope. Aside from being deeply revolutionary and hopeful, it’s also deeply faithful. And, I think, offers us a faithful perspective to consider as we begin to rebuild […]
Read MoreCome Down Lord, Advent 2020
I love Advent. It is a season that invites us to hope that God is not only still active in our world but will again join us in our world when Jesus returns. The plea in Isaiah for God to act in a world that is unjust sits so poignantly in the middle of the […]
Read MoreFear Not, Advent 2019
I love Joseph. We get such a tiny tantalizing snippet of his story. Outside of the figurines in nativity sets, we can completely ignore him. But today I got to spend some time with him. I worked most closely with Matthew 1.18-25 (link). Listen:
Read MoreHope in Us, Advent 2019
Jesus is quite clear that we need to be ready, and that it is our work to be ready. What kind of ready is Jesus asking for? I worked most closely with Matt 24.36-44. The lessons can be found here (link). Listen:
Read MoreWaiting in Awe and Wonder, Advent 3 2018
Morsels & Stories: We practiced and talked about waiting. Sermons: I’m pretty sure John the Baptist was the only person waiting in awe and wonder for Jesus last time. Which disturbs me because John was…unique. The lessons can be found by clicking here (link). I worked most closely with the collect and Luke 3:7-18. Listen:
Read MoreChristmas Jammies, Advent 2018
Morsels & Stories: A few weeks ago we talked about when the offertory was blessed. When do the blessings end? Sermon: What Christmas Jammies have to do with the reading from Baruch? The lessons can be found by clicking here (link). I worked most closely with Baruch 5:1-9. Listen:
Read MoreWho are you? Advent 3 2017
Morsels & Stories: I read from Edward Hays’ The Ethiopian Tattoo Shop. Sermon: When people are sent to figure out who John is, John never quite answers the question asked. The lessons can be found by clicking here. (link) I worked most closely with John 1:6-8 19-28. Listen:
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