Writings and Sermons
At Christmas and Easter I usually note that I preach on the theology of the day more than the lections. This sermon may need a “preached during a global pandemic” note. The blind man and Jesus have this messy encounter. What wisdom can they teach us about how to live faithfully through this messy time? […]
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What is temptation? How do we know when we’re experiencing want or temptations? Listen:
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When the Feast of the Presentation is on the same day as your Annual Meeting, you get to preach on Mary, Joseph, and all the things your parish offers to God. I worked most closely with Luke 2.22-40. Listen:
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I love the story of the Magi. Not only are they objectively awesome, these star chasing Persians who came to worship Jesus, but so many of our assumptions about them aren’t part of Scripture. You can read what Scripture says about them here (Matthew 2.1-12). Here’s what I said:
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Christmas is always a little hard to preach. We all know this story. I get the privilege of having people who don’t always go to Church, or do but not my Church, hear what I say. So, no pressure. This year, O Little Town of Bethlehem captivated me. When I preach with a song in […]
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The criminal who acknowledged that they, unlike Jesus, were justly convicted immediately drew my attention. It seemed like such a rich way to enter the crucifixion without the weighty liturgical context of Holy Week. The lessons can be found here (link). I worked most closely with Luke 23:33-43. Listen:
Read MoreMorsels & Stories: I read Dorcas’s story from Grit and Grace. Sermon: Jesus sets up a parallel between a fox and a mother hen, Herod and himself. The lessons can be found by clicking here [link]. I worked most closely with Luke 13:31-35.
Read MoreMorsels & Stories: I propose a lenten discipline of reading theology, along with some book suggestions that don’t require a theology degree to read, understand, or learn from. Sermon: Jesus goes up a mountain to pray. What a story Peter, James, and John didn’t tell. The lessons for today can be found here [link]. I […]
Read MoreMorsels & Stories: I read the Ark of the Covenant’s story from The Spy at Jacob’s Ladder. Sermon: Making pies and changing the world. The lessons for today can be found by clicking here (link). I worked most closely with Luke 6:27-38.
Read MoreMorsels & Stories: I talked about fiction and the theology I’ve found and loved there. Sermon: I preach on making fishers, of fish and people. The lessons can be found by clicking here (link). I worked most closely with Luke 5:1-11.
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