A reflection on how my mother-in-law shaped my faith.
How My Mother-in-law Shaped My Faith
No More Empty Places
No More Empty Places There will be no more empty places at your table when we fall in love again.So rekindle the flame that once burned so bright.Help us to remember what drew us first to you.When we wander too farto hear your voice, and no longer care, let our lonely despairopen our souls again,that…
Ten Things to Remember When You Are Sent by Jesus on a Mission: My Sermon on Luke 10:1-11, 16-20
Here are ten things to remember when you are sent by Jesus on a mission, which I share in my sermon on Luke 10:1-11, 16-20.
Preach the gospel, die, and be forgotten
A reflection on this famous quote attributed to Nikolaus von Zinzendorf: "Preach the gospel, die, and be forgotten."
Book Review: To Be Made Well by Amy Julia Becker
Here is my review of Amy Julia Becker's wonderful new book on healing, "To Be Made Well: An Invitation to Wholeness, Healing, and Hope."
The Freedom of the Gospel: My Sermon on Galatians 5
The apostle Paul teaches us that it is for freedom that Christ has set us free, but what type of freedom? Here is my sermon on Galatians 5:1, 13-25.
One Last Text: A Poem for My Dad
A poem for my dad ...
The Christian Formerly Known as Legion: My Sermon on Luke 8:26-39
The man in today's gospel reading was called Legion, but not anymore. Here is my sermon on Luke 8:26-39.
Holding Onto the Thread
When I was in Florida for my father’s recent hospitalization, death, and funeral, I was holding onto the thread that is described in this poem by William Stafford: The Way It Is | William Stafford There’s a thread you follow. It goes among things that change. But it doesn’t change. People wonder about what you…
Bearing the Fruit of the Spirit: Self-Control
When we abide in Jesus, we will bear much fruit. Here is the last of my devotions on the fruit of the Spirit, this time focused on self-control.
My Pastoral Ponderings 