Prepare the way of the Lord, John the baptizer declares to us at the beginning of Mark's Gospel, by making his paths straight. How? Here is my sermon on Mark 1:1-8 reflecting on that question.
Raising Our Hearts and Making Straight the Path
Theodicy: If God Is Good, Why Is There Suffering?
If God is good and all-powerful, why do good things happen to bad people and bad things happen to good people? Here is a guest post by my daughter reflecting on this age-old question.
A Glimpse of the Light of God
Here are a few thoughts to share with you about this unusual season of Advent in which we find ourselves, followed by a poem by Ann Weems, as part of my ongoing series of "Poems, Prayers, Psalms, and Promises."
What’s So Special About Mark’s Gospel?
All four gospels are important to understanding the good news of Jesus, but what is important about Mark's Gospel? As we begin a church year that primarily features Mark, here is a brief overview of this gospel.
My Pastoral Ponderings 