faith, Jesus, and a conversation on the road
A weekly Rector's Notes article, December 2, 2019 I'm writing my rector's notes this morning after working at the First Christian Severe Weather Shelter from 4am-morning close at 7:30am. It was certainly interesting to hold the thought of Advent, the "slow down & quiet", the "rest, connection, & preparation", that we have talked about through … Continue reading Advent: Day by Day
A sermon for the 12th Sunday After Pentecost, Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 & Luke 14: 1, 7-14 Jesus Christ is the same: yesterday, today, and forever. This verse must resonate with us yesterday, today, and forever. Part of the power of faith is that there exists a constant in our faith: Jesus Christ. We may go … Continue reading a bountiful banquet feast
A sermon for the Sixth Sunday of Easter, John 14:23-29 Being a Christian, doing the work that we are called to do, to live a life that runs counter to the prevailing culture, to stand against those who would make others less than, who would create levels of society where lack of care and concern, … Continue reading an advocate for peace
A weekly Rector's Notes article for May 20, 2019 Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being? I will, with God's help. I have been asking a lot lately for God's help. This final question of our baptismal covenant tasks us with what loving our … Continue reading dignity
A sermon for the First Sunday in Lent, Luke 4:1-13 We begin Lent out in the wilderness with Christ. Christ has just been baptized, he is filled with the Holy Spirit, he has been recognized and named by God, and the Spirit leads him out into the wilderness to prepare for what is to come. … Continue reading temptations
