Writings and Sermons
Link: A Just Vineyard, September 2014 Summary of what I was saying and why: Short Stories by Jesus, Amy Jill Levine’s new book, had a strong influence on this sermon. I came to it a bit tired of the story and all of the familiar ways of preaching it. Her turn where it was economic […]
Read MoreAn owner, a vineyard, workers, a just wage. And a steward… The lessons can be found by clicking here. I worked most closely with Matthew 20:1-16. Listen:
Read MoreIt’s been a couple of weeks, hasn’t it? Sorry. A bit of vacation time, a small cold, and a my schedule leapt out of control. Link: Crosses and Windows, September 2014 Summary of what I was saying and why: This is one of the differences between the Canadian and American churches–up here Holy Cross takes […]
Read MoreThere can be a lot of fuss about the stuff of a faithful life, especially if we forget it’s purpose. The lessons can be found by clicking here. Listen:
Read More“If you are not listened to bring one or two witnesses…” To witness what? The lessons for today can be found by clicking here. I worked most closely with Matthew 18:15-20. Listen:
Read MoreViolence? Genocide? Racism? All that and more…. The lessons can be found by clicking here. I worked most closely with Matthew 15:21-28. Listen:
Read MoreLink: Walking on Water, August 2014 Summary of what I was saying and why: I love this story. I love that Peter gets out of the boat. I love that the storm stills. I love that Jesus pulls Peter back out of the water. Which made it really hard to preach. Then I started thinking […]
Read MorePeter stepped out of the boat and there was a moment or two… The lessons can be found by clicking here. I worked most closely with Matthew 14:22-33. Listen:
Read MoreProblems of grief, problems of food, problems of the world. The lessons can be found by clicking here. I worked most closely with Matthew 14:13-21. Listen:
Read MoreLink: Parable. Mad Libs, July 2014 Summary of what I was saying and why: I was quickly fascinated by the parable of the treasure in the field. And then even more fascinated by the idea of God finding us. Theology: Divine Love Jesus Count: low Good News: god delights in seeking us out. What did […]
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