The man in today's gospel reading was called Legion, but not anymore. Here is my sermon on Luke 8:26-39.
The Christian Formerly Known as Legion: 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.
The Suffering that Leads to Hope: My Sermon on Romans 5:1-5
How can suffering lead to hope? Here is Paul's answer to that question, in Romans 5:1-5.
Bearing the Fruit of the Spirit: Gentleness
When we abide in Jesus, we will bear much fruit. Here is the eighth of my devotions on the fruit of the Spirit, this time focused on gentleness.
Bearing the Fruit of the Spirit: Faithfulness
When we abide in Jesus, we will bear much fruit. Here is the seventh of my devotions on the fruit of the Spirit, this time focused on faithfulness.
Looking Back at His Love: My Sermon on John 13:31-35
Looking back at Jesus' actions in light of his death and resurrection can give us new insights into his love for us, and his command to love one another. Here is my sermon on John 13:31-35 for the Fifth Sunday of Easter.
Prayer: A Patched Poem
Prayer: A Patched Poem In the morning, while it is still dark, go to a deserted place. Shut the door. Say nothing to anyone. Be silent before the Lord God. Be silent. Do not occupy yourself with great things. Calm and quiet your soul, like a weaned child with its mother. Be still and know…
Hearing His Voice: My Sermon on John 10:22-30
Jesus says of us that we hear his voice. So why can it be so challenging to do that? Here is my sermon on John 10:22-30.
Jesus Showed Himself Again: My Sermon on John 21:1-19
After his resurrection, Jesus appears to his disciples in many and various ways, and each of these ways can help us learn how to see Jesus today. Here is my sermon on John 21:1-19.
My Pastoral Ponderings 