Writings and Sermons
Morsels & Stories: I talk about laetare or mothering Sunday. Sermon: What if John 3:16 is an idol of the Church, and what if, maybe, the weird story about the snakes can help us understand idols and redeem John 3:16? The lessons can be found by clicking here. I worked with Num 21:4–9 and John:14-21. […]
Read MoreEdmonton got a decent amount of snow between Friday night and Sunday morning so our worship was a bit more intimate than normal. Instead of our usual Morsels & Stories we started with a really interactive section. I did my best to make sure the gist of the conversation got caught by the mic. Thank […]
Read MoreMorsels & Stories: We talked a bit about Lenten practices. This was pretty interactive and I did my best to help the mic get everything. Thank you for your patience. Sermon: Peter gets it wrong many many times. This time I think we need to give him some slack… The lessons can be […]
Read MoreMorsels & Stories: I read a story from Does God have a Big Toe? Sermon: I ponder my enjoyment of prequels and what would have helped Simon, Andrew, James, and John leave their families, their jobs, and how they’d learned to be faithful. The lessons can be found by clicking here. I worked most […]
Read MoreMorsels & 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 MoreMorsels & Stories: I read “Magi” from Edward Hays’ The Ethiopian Tattoo Shop. Sermon: In our baptism God speaks love into our chaos, which is what God does. The lessons can be found by clicking here. I worked most closely with Genesis 1:1-5. Listen:
Read MoreThis is not a good plan to save the world…. Listen:
Read MoreMorsels & Stories: In preparation for our interactive Bible study on the 9th, I read from the introduction to Story Journey by Thomas E Boomershine. Sermon: Ezekiel prophesies about fat and lean sheep, while Jesus talks about goats and sheep. The lessons can be found here (link). I worked most closely with Ezekiel 34:11-16. […]
Read MoreMorsels & Stories: After last week I got some feedback that the sermon was a bit confusing so I revisited the parable this morning. Sermon: “Should we pay taxes?” is an age-old question. When did it start and how does it intersect our lives today? The lessons can be found by clicking here. […]
Read MoreMorsels & Stories: I talked about St Peter’s Stewardship package, which went out today. Sermon: This is a tough parable Jesus offers us this week. Let’s unpack it a bit. The lessons can be found by clicking here. I worked most closely with Matthew 22:1-14. Listen:
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