faith, Jesus, and a conversation on the road
A sermon for the Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost, September 19, 2021 Mark 9:30-37 I come to you in the name of one God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. All of our lessons today seem to be pointing us to this basic reality: we’re not very good at the whole “living a life of faith” thing. … Continue reading “bitter envy & selfish ambitions”
A sermon for the Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost, Luke 17:11-19 The congregation was encouraged to shout out answers at the beginning of the sermon to two questions, some of the answers are recorded here... I come to you in the name of one God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. I have 2 questions for you … Continue reading turn back
A sermon for the 11th Sunday After Pentecost, Luke 13:10-17 The rule of law is a constant focus for Christ in his ministry. Not that he would get into legal arguments, winning people over to his side, putting forth well-reasoned arguments for why things should be interpreted differently, but rather, Christ took head-on what was … Continue reading healing on the sabbath
A weekly Rector's Notes article, February 25, 2019 We prepare to enter into the season of Lent by reflecting on what it means to live into Lent, to practice Lent, to engage with a “Holy Lent,” remembering to prioritize the sacred and even mystical elements of a season that call us to deep reflection, self-examination, and even self-denial. We practice this season … Continue reading broken vessels
