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Author: Rev. James E. Laurence

A Lutheran pastor pondering my way through God's beloved world and sharing my sermons, devotions and other ponderings here: https://mypastoralponderings.com/

Posted on August 23, 2022August 22, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 3 Comments

Three Reasons Why Christian Weddings and Funerals Are Still Important

Here are a few thoughts on why I believe that weddings and funerals are still important.

Posted on August 20, 2022August 18, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 6 Comments

Sabbath Healing: My Sermon on Luke 13:10-17

The story of the woman who is healed after being crippled for eighteen years is a story that can teach us all about the various ways in which we need healing. Here is my sermon on Luke 13:10-17.

Posted on August 16, 2022August 15, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 5 Comments

Bringing Fire to the Earth: My Sermon on Luke 12:49-56

Jesus came to bring fire to the earth, but what kind of fire? Here is my sermon on Luke 12:49-56.

Posted on August 6, 2022August 4, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 3 Comments

A Matter of Faith: My Sermon on Hebrews 11

Abraham and Sarah lived by faith, and their story has much to teach us about how to do the same. Here is my sermon on Hebrews 11.

Posted on July 30, 2022July 28, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 2 Comments

Life’s True Meaning Is Hidden in Christ with God: My Sermon on Ecclesiastes (and Colossians)

Ecclesiastes only appears in our lectionary once every three years, and this is the day. Here is my sermon on Ecclesiastes (and Colossians).

Posted on July 27, 2022July 26, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 5 Comments

Held in a Crumbling Conveyance

A new poem by Bonnie Thurston has me pondering what the future holds for this "rusty old ship" called the church.

Posted on July 23, 2022July 21, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 9 Comments

Inviting God to Interfere in Our World: My Sermon on Luke 11:1-13

Contrary to what some may believe, God wants to get involved in our world, and is often just waiting to be asked. Here is my sermon on what Jesus teaches us about prayer in Luke 11:1-13.

Posted on July 16, 2022July 12, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 5 Comments

Learning from Martha: My Sermon on Luke 10:38-42

For all of us who find ourselves "worried and distracted by many things," what can we learn from the story of Mary and Martha? Here is my sermon on Luke 10:38-42.

Posted on July 14, 2022July 13, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 14 Comments

Giving Thanks for My Blog

Giving thanks for my blog as it passes 100,000 all-time views.

Posted on July 9, 2022July 7, 2022 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 7 Comments

Jesus, Our Good Samaritan: My Sermon on Luke 10:25-37

The Parable of the Good Samaritan is a wonderful, sneaky story, with rich layers of meaning. Here is my sermon on the parable told in Luke 10:25-37.

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