Hope in Us, Advent 2019
Jesus is quite clear that we need to be ready, and that it is our work to be ready. What kind of ready is Jesus asking for? I worked most closely with Matt 24.36-44. The lessons can be found here (link). Listen:
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Out of the Dust, October 2018
Morsels & Stories: I introduced our next prayer station and talked about the history behind labyrinths. Sermon: The consolation and hope of Psalm 22. The lessons can be found by clicking here (link). I worked most closely with Psalm 22. Listen:
Read MoreDeath that leads to life, Sept 2018
Morsels & Stories: This morning we read from Proverbs 31, which is traditionally sung by Jewish husbands to their wives as praise. As the Church is often talked about as the Bride of Christ, what similar song would Jesus sing to us? Sermon: Jesus talks about his death. So we do too because that is […]
Read MoreRoom for the Helpless, January 2018
Morsels & Stories: I talked about Paul’s comment in “All thing are lawful, but not all things are beneficial.” We discussed Paul, breastfeeding, and diet options. Sermon: Jesus greets Nathanael in an interesting way and why Nathanael has been giving me hope this week. The lessons can be found by clicking here (link). I […]
Read MoreHope and Desperation, September 2016
Morsels & Stories: I talked about the theology we had sung earlier in the hymn “Alleluia! Sing to Jesus.” Found in Common Praise as hymn 374, you can find the lyrics here at oremus.org. Sermon: Jeremiah does a big and foolish thing, given his situation. But should we have any other expectation from God’s prophet? […]
Read MoreRisen Relationship, Easter 2015
Alleluia! Christ is Risen! The Lord is Risen indeed! Alleluia! The lessons can be found by clicking here. Listen:
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This week has been bad. I don’t know the adjectives to describe how bad. It started with tragedy for too many people as the rest of the nation watched with horror, prayed in sympathy, and helped in kindness. But the week refused to stop there. Monday’s bombing at the finish line of the Boston Marathon […]
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