Writings and Sermons
Dear friends in Christ, every year at the time of the Christian Passover we celebrate our redemption through the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Lent is a time to prepare for this celebration and to renew our life in the paschal mystery. We begin this holy season by remembering our need for […]
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 about commandments from The Spy on Noah’s Ark: Bible Stories from the Inside Out. Sermon: Paul seems to advocate for vegetarianism and I talk about Martin Luther. The lessons for today can be found by clicking here. I worked most closely with 1 Corinthians 8:1-13. […]
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 MoreThis is not a good plan to save the world…. Listen:
Read MoreA Blue Christmas, or longest night, service is a time and place for those for whom the holidays are lonely, sad, and hard. St Peter’s offers this with the knowledge that the holiday season can be incredibly painful and the faith that God is with us in those blue moments. Here is the sermon […]
Read MoreMorsels & Stories: I read from Edward Hays’ The Ethiopian Tattoo Shop. Sermon: When people are sent to figure out who John is, John never quite answers the question asked. The lessons can be found by clicking here. (link) I worked most closely with John 1:6-8 19-28. Listen:
Read MoreStories & Morsels: I talked about Advent wreaths, some of their history and offered some suggestions for how to incorporate them into your Advent practice. St Lucy’s feast day is indeed the 13th of December. There are tons more options if you google “Advent Wreath” with lighting or liturgy. Sermon: Our Isaiah passage is the […]
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 More(Sorry, this one slipped through the cracks a bit.) Sermon: This is the first parable of three that fit together. I think that reading them together helps. Let me know what you think. The lessons can be found here (link). I worked most closely with Matthew 25:1-13. Listen:
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