In Luke 14, Jesus turns to the crowds who were traveling with him and challenges them to take the next step - to follow him. Here is my sermon on Luke 14:25-33.
Travel with Jesus or Follow Him? My Sermon on Luke 14:25-33
Every Burning Morning
I was honored to be invited to contribute this article to the Eastertide 2022 edition of The Merton Journal, published bi-annually by The Thomas Merton Society of Great Britain and Ireland.
How to Be a Practicing Christian: My Sermon on Hebrews 13
What does it mean to be a practicing Christian? There are lots of ways to answer that question, but here is one based on Hebrews 13.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
My Pastoral Ponderings 