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Month: July 2021

Posted on July 31, 2021July 27, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 5 Comments

The (Only) Food that Endures: My Sermon on John 6:24-35

The only food that endures for eternal life is the food offered by Jesus, but it is offered freely to all. Here is my sermon on John 6:24-35.

Posted on July 29, 2021July 27, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 9 Comments

Book Review: An Introduction to Christian Mysticism by Jason M. Baxter

In this introduction to Christian mysticism, Baxter helps us understand why this topic is so important to the church today, and helps us to "recover the premodern vision of God in all its fierce joy and heartening wildness.”

Posted on July 28, 2021July 27, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 14 Comments

Bible Nonets: Joshua through 2 Kings

As I read through the Bible this year, I am writing a nonet poem for each of its sixty-six books. Here are my nonets for Joshua through 2 Kings.

Posted on July 27, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 1 Comment

Cohen’s ‘If It Be Your Will’: Song, Prayer, Psalm

This is a great reflection on a very moving song/poem/prayer/psalm by Leonard Cohen, "If It Be Your Will."

Posted on July 27, 2021February 9, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 2 Comments

Silence and Prayer

A few of my favorite quotes on silence, particularly as it relates to prayer.

Posted on July 24, 2021July 25, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 7 Comments

With Jesus, There Is Always Enough: My Sermon on John 6:1-21

Jesus feeds the five thousand to teach us that with Jesus, there is always enough. Here is my sermon on this miracle, as recorded in John's Gospel.

Posted on July 22, 2021July 27, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 4 Comments

Lord, to Whom Shall We Go?: A Devotional Walk Through John’s “Bread of Life” Chapter

In preparation for the next five weeks of sermons on John 6, here is my devotional overview of this "Bread of Life" chapter.

Posted on July 21, 2021July 20, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 5 Comments

How Many Loaves Have You?

One of my favorite questions in Scripture is this one from Jesus: “How many loaves have you?” And it is one that I remind myself of whenever I am feeling overwhelmed by the needs that I see around me.

Posted on July 20, 2021July 19, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 1 Comment

The Frame of Our Destiny

A reflection on Dag Hammarskjöld's famous words: "We are not permitted to choose the frame of our destiny. But what we put into it is ours."

Posted on July 17, 2021July 16, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 6 Comments

Resting with Jesus: My Sermon on Mark 6:30-34

In a world that is busier than ever, Jesus invites us come and find rest. Here is my sermon on Mark 6:30-34.

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