Writings and Sermons
Morsels & Stories: We talked about healthy conversation in preparation for our Annual Meeting. Sermon: Ezra reads the Torah. But what gets skipped? Why? But if we hear the Scripture differently? The lessons for today can be found by clicking here (link). I worked most closely with Nehemiah 8: 1-10.
Read MoreMorsels & Stories: I read from Does God Have a Big Toe? Sermon: I cite a favourite theologian of mine: Terry Pratchett. What can Discworld teach us about the Holy Spirit? The lessons can be found by clicking here (link). I worked most closely with Luke 3:15-17 21-22 Listen:
Read MoreMorsels & 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 MoreMorsels & Stories: I talked about stewardship and economics. Sermon: “How long will you make a drunken spectacle of yourself?” An impolite question and the Church in the 21st century. The lessons can be found by clicking here (link). I worked most closely with 1 Samuel 1:4-20. Listen:
Read MoreMorsels & Stories: I read the “Ragman” from the book Ragman: and other cries of faith by Walter Wangerin Jr. Sermon: Jesus talks to Mary (and Martha before her) and then gives them a job. The lessons can be found by clicking here (link). I worked most closely with John 11:32-44. Listen:
Read MoreMorsels & Stories: We talked about the offertory plates and when they are blessed in the service. Sermon: This was a hard week full of horrible news. How do we respond? How does God call us to respond? The lessons can be found by clicking here (link). I preached with Hebrews 7:23-28 in the direct […]
Read MoreMorsels & Stories: I introduced our next prayer station and talked about the history behind labyrinths. Sermon: The consolation and hope of Psalm 22. The lessons can be found by clicking here (link). I worked most closely with Psalm 22. Listen:
Read MoreMorsels & Stories: I talked about the lectionary and something my stewardship professor once taught me. Sermon: Jesus has this deeply troubling interaction. And this new, foreign, female disciple claims the crumbs. The lessons can be found by clicking here (link). I worked most closely with Mark 7:24-37. Listen:
Read MoreMorsels & Stories: I introduced the next component of our prayer stations. Sermon: The author of James writes, “Every generous act of giving, with every perfect gift, is from above.” What are those gifts? The lessons can be found by clicking here (link). I worked most closely with James 1:17-27. Listen:
Read MoreMorsels & Stories: We finished our read of Good Goats. Sermon: In a first, I sing during the sermon. The lessons can be found by clicking here (link). I worked most closely with John 6. Listen:
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