Jesus makes a remarkable promise in John 1, to Nathanael and to all of us, that Jesus would fulfill the promise first made to Jacob in Genesis 28. Here is my sermon on John 1:43-51.
Jesus, Our Ladder: My Sermon on John 1:43-51
As We Suspend In-Person Worship (Again)
Because of rapidly rising COVID numbers in our community, our congregation made the difficult decision to suspend in-person worship services for the next four Sundays. Here are some remarks that I shared with our congregation in light of this decision.
The Meaning in the Waiting
Sometimes, the poet R.S. Thomas reminds us, the meaning is in the waiting. Here is a poem, prayer, psalm, and promise featuring the poem, "Kneeling," by R.S. Thomas.
Favorite Quotes – Thomas à Kempis
We should so root ourselves in God that we do not need to look for comfort anywhere else. Thomas à Kempis, The Imitation of Christ As I continue sharing some of my favorite quotes, here is a quote from what is probably the single most important book in my spiritual formation (outside of the Bible,…
God’s Beloved
A sonnet inspired by the celebration of the Baptism of Our Lord.
Our Greatest Comfort: My Sermon on the Baptism of Our Lord
Martin Luther once said that "there is on earth no greater comfort than Baptism." What did he mean by that? Here is my answer to that question, using the baptism of Jesus as my guide.
Favorite Quotes – Martin Luther
There is on earth no greater comfort than Baptism.Martin Luther This is one of my favorite quotes from Martin Luther, and seems appropriate to share this week as we get ready to celebrate the Baptism of Our Lord in our worship services this Sunday. This quote is both reassuring to me and challenging to me.…
Book Review: Learning to Be by Juanita Campbell Rasmus
In this book, Pastor Juanita shares her powerful story of journeying with our loving God through depression, and offers practical help for all Christians facing depression or other mental health challenges.
A Poem, Prayer, Psalm, and Promise Celebrating the Epiphany of Our Lord
As part of my ongoing series of "Poems, Prayers, Psalms, and Promises," here is a wonderful poem celebrating the Epiphany by Malcolm Guite, alongside some of the scripture readings appointed for the Epiphany of Our Lord.
Favorite Quotes – Dietrich Bonhoeffer (May God Lead Us Kindly)
May God lead us kindly through these times, but above all, may God lead us to himself.Dietrich Bonhoeffer To me, this is such a simple, beautiful prayer. Written from a prison cell in the midst of a terrible war, but so applicable to our time. A prayer that God would lead us through the challenges…
My Pastoral Ponderings 