Writings and Sermons
St Paul writes, “May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in harmony with one another, in accordance with Christ Jesus.” I have a clear memory of the first time I heard harmony and realized it wasn’t every voice doing the same thing. The lessons can be found by clicking here (link). […]
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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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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:
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I was back in the pulpit today! New Church, so no more Morsels & Stories. I preached on ranching and why we come to church. You can find all the lessons here (link). Listen:
Read MoreMorsels & Stories: I talked about the Book of Alternative’s theology and services for reconciliation. You can find the BAS as a pdf here [link]. Sermon: Come to the water? What about when the water seems to be gone? The lessons for today can be found by clicking here [link]. I worked most closely with […]
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: We had a brief conversation about what Lenten Disciplines people have adopted. Sermon: Paul lays out what it takes to be a Christian. And I ponder what it means to belong to our community given our tradition is rooted in immigration. The lessons can be found by clicking here [link]. I worked […]
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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