faith, Jesus, and a conversation on the road
A sermon for the Twenty First Sunday After Pentecost, October 17, 2021 Mark 10:35-45 The prophet Isaiah serves as the source for a lot of our hope for a Messiah to come. A source of what we can expect. A source of what he will endure. A source of how we can prepare the way, … Continue reading get your hands dirty
There is a long, very long, history in the church of trying to diminish the very challenging scripture we have heard this morning. Specifically this piece: “Then Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, “How hard it will be for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!” And the disciples were … Continue reading a camel & a needle
A weekly Rector's Notes article, February 3, 2020 How food, community, & support create the Kingdom of God The mission of Radical Love is unique in our community, and is truly unique among feeding programs in general. In an effort to make a real, tangible impact on the lives of those who are being fed, … Continue reading feeding the soul
A sermon for the third Sunday after the Epiphany, Matthew 4:12-23 This season following the day of Epiphany is about cementing the personhood of Christ by clearly stating the divinity that he possesses. Thus, this whole season of the church is centered upon the act of recognition. It begins on the day of Epiphany with … Continue reading believing as Stephen
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
