Gather us as Lambs, Lord Advent 2020
This passage is, for me, so deeply tied to Advent. This year, Isaiah is deepening as I read it in the middle of a pandemic. I worked most closely with Isaiah 40.1-11.
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Holy Innocents, a reflection
Today my Church celebrated with Christmas Lessons and Carols. Because that was the right choice for my energy and, in my opinion, a fun way to continue to celebrate Christmas with all the carols we love. (It also gives me a bit of a break from preaching, which is especially welcome after Christmas.) Every year […]
Read MoreFear and Love, Good Friday 2017
Today Jesus dies a horrible death. Because of us. Our fear, our need for power. The lessons for today can be found by clicking here. I worked most closely with Jn 18:1-19:42. Listen:
Read MoreFear not Failure, November 2014
The Parable of the Talents is a tough parable. Which made me wonder where it reflected my life and what that might mean. The lessons can be found by clicking here. I worked most closely with Matthew 25:14-30. Listen:
Read MoreSR: Wellness and Fear, Easter 6 2013
Link: Wellness and Fear, Easter 6 2013 Summary of what I was saying and why: Healing miracles are always challenging for me. How do I preach the truth of miracles (which I believe) without forgetting that too many of us are not healed? Do you want to be made well? Sometimes the answer isn’t yes; […]
Read MoreWellness and Fear, Sermon for Easter 6, 2013 (audio)
The lessons can be found by clicking here. I worked most closely with John 5:1-9. Jesus said to him, “Do you want to be made well?” And we touch on Monty Python’s The Life of Brian, the TV show House, and fear.
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