Vulnerability, November 2018

November 18, 2018.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Morsels & 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:

I have seen the Lord! Easter 2016

March 27, 2016.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Morsels & Stories: Why colour Easter eggs? I tell the story of Mary Magdalene’s red eggs. Sermon: Mary runs to tell the apostles, “I have seen the Lord!” Just as Mary, Hannah, and Miriam also proclaimed God’s miracles. The lessons for today be found by clicking here. I worked most closely with John […]

SR: Hannah and the courage of asking for what we want

November 23, 2012.Reading time 2 minutes.

Link: Proper 28, 11-18-12 Summary of what I was saying and why: I’m constantly drawn to the assertiveness of Hannah, with Eli but also with God. Part of not being given a spirit of timidity is learning how to identify and ask for “those good things which we dare not, or in our blindness cannot” […]

Proper 28, 2012

November 18, 2012.Reading time less than 1 minute.

The lessons for Sunday can be found by clicking here. I worked most closely with 1 Samuel 1:4-20 and 1 Samuel 2:1-10. Hannah is one of my heroes. She knew what she wanted and persisted. What courage! (There will be a few moments of silence before the sermon begins. Thank you for your patience.) Listen: […]