Writings and Sermons
Morsels & Stories: In preparation for our interactive Bible study on the 9th, I read from the introduction to Story Journey by Thomas E Boomershine. Sermon: Ezekiel prophesies about fat and lean sheep, while Jesus talks about goats and sheep. The lessons can be found here (link). I worked most closely with Ezekiel 34:11-16. […]
Read MoreReflecting on predators in the Church This week was the third time. The other day I was talking with local clergy colleagues about how society has made safety into an idol. We discussed how the Gospel calls us to make sacrifices and take risks. That our lives, even apart from the Gospel, can never be […]
Read More(Sorry, this one slipped through the cracks a bit.) Sermon: This is the first parable of three that fit together. I think that reading them together helps. Let me know what you think. The lessons can be found here (link). I worked most closely with Matthew 25:1-13. Listen:
Read MoreSermons & Morsels: We talked about the things we do at St Peter’s that we love. Sermon: Right before the Israelites reach the Promised Land God takes Moses up to the top of a mountain. The lessons can be found by clicking here. I worked most closely with Deuteronomy 34:1-12. Listen:
Read MoreMorsels & Stories: After last week I got some feedback that the sermon was a bit confusing so I revisited the parable this morning. Sermon: “Should we pay taxes?” is an age-old question. When did it start and how does it intersect our lives today? The lessons can be found by clicking here. […]
Read MoreMorsels & Stories: I talked about St Peter’s Stewardship package, which went out today. Sermon: This is a tough parable Jesus offers us this week. Let’s unpack it a bit. The lessons can be found by clicking here. I worked most closely with Matthew 22:1-14. Listen:
Read MoreNota bene: Our sound system was acting oddly so the quality of the recording may have a few odd moments. Morsels & Stories: On Thanksgiving weekend we collect food for the Food Bank. I talked about the sacrifice and gift people offered. Sermon: “God loves a cheerful giver.” But what is it that lets a […]
Read MoreMorsels & Stories: I read from The Ethiopian Tattoo Shop by Edward Hays. Sermon: There’s a lot of whining in today’s Gospels. But my favourite character in the Gospel barely appears. The lessons can be found by clicking here. I worked most closely with Matthew 20:1-16. Listen:
Read MoreMorsels & Stories: I talked about crossing ourselves, one of the many gestures some Anglicans make during worship. I touched on the variety of ways people may or may not gesture during worship. Sermon: Jesus says calls Peter a satan and a stumbling block and I hear echoes from the rest of the Bible. […]
Read MoreMorsels & Stories: A parishioner spoke about why they are participating in the AIDS walk on Sept 16th. Donate here. Sermon: I love the story of Moses who saved the Hebrews from slavery in Egypt. But he wasn’t the first person who saved them in Egypt. The lessons can be found by […]
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