Writings and Sermons
Morsels & Stories: We talked about the magi and Epiphany chalk blessings. Sermon: The magi show up in the wrong place, asking the wrong person the right question. How do we understand and find those still asking the right questions? The lessons for today can be found by clicking here (link). I worked most closely […]
Read MoreThe times and things that transform us. Listen: The lessons can be found by clicking here.
Read MoreThe lessons for Sunday can be found byclicking here. I worked most closely with Luke 9:28-36. Jesus brings Peter, James, and John up the mountain where Moses and Elijah appear as Jesus is transfigured. This is an inner circle of amazing flawed people. Which might be why Jesus picked them. (There will be a few […]
Read MoreSermon Review Link:Epiphany Summary of what I was saying and why: Do you have to be noticed to do something big? This question, and the first two answers I may have tried to preach, have little to do with being a Christian. Theology: Christianity is about being transformed by God’s love Jesus Count: moderate Good […]
Read MoreThe lessons for Epiphany can be found by clicking here”. I worked with Matthew 2:1-12 and the theology of the Epiphany. Do you have to be noticed to do something big? (There will be a few moments of silence before the sermon begins. Thank you for your patience.) Listen: Epiphany 2013
Read MoreThe lessons for this Sunday can be found here. I worked most closely with Matthew 17:1-9. Jesus gets transfigured and God speaks and this moment is about the special uniqueness of Jesus. And nothing else, right? Except, Jesus spent a lot of time talking to us and about us. So what if there’s another layer […]
Read MoreThe lessons can be found by clicking here. “Man cannot live by bread alone” but my blood sugar level is a stickler for the bread being included. Click here to listen: Epiphany 8, 2011
Read MoreThe readings for this Sunday can be found here. I worked most closely with Matthew 5:38-48. Today’s Gospel ends with “Be perfect, therefore, as your Heavenly Father is perfect.” But maybe it should be “Seek shalom, therefore, as your Heavenly Father is shalom.” Discussion of the Greek and Hebrew lies ahead. (There will be a […]
Read MoreThe readings for this Sunday can be found here. I worked most closely with Matthew 5:21-37. In a continuation of last weeks reading, Jesus goes on to address anger, adultery, divorce, and other spectacularly human things. These statements are too often dismissed for various reasons, what should we be doing with them? (There will be […]
Read MoreThe lessons can be found by clicking here. Righteousness vs perfection click to listen: Epiphany 5, 2011
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