When life doesn't go as planned, we can learn from Mary how to respond faithfully. Here is my sermon on the Annunciation, Luke 1:26-38.
Learning from Mary When Life Doesn’t Go as Planned
A Bleak Midwinter No Longer
In this bleak midwinter in which we find ourselves, I thought I would share a few reflections inspired by this beautiful poem and beloved Christmas carol, "In the Bleak Midwinter."
Unquenchable Joy: My Sermon on Gaudete Sunday
Finding joy in a challenging year can be difficult, but we can always find joy in the Lord. Here is my sermon for the Third Sunday of Advent, Gaudete Sunday.
Raising Our Hearts and Making Straight the Path
Prepare the way of the Lord, John the baptizer declares to us at the beginning of Mark's Gospel, by making his paths straight. How? Here is my sermon on Mark 1:1-8 reflecting on that question.
O My Soul, Keep Awake!
What is the great malady of our time? It is arguably the "loss of soul." Here is my sermon on Mark 13:24-37, exploring what it might mean for us to pay renewed attention to our souls.
A King Like No Other
As Christians we are called to live out of step with the rest of our culture, and the celebration of "Christ the King Sunday" reminds us of that. Here is my sermon on Matthew 25:31-46.
Fear, Love, and Trust
Living a life that is pleasing to God requires fear, love, and trust. Here is my sermon on the Parable of the Talents, Matthew 25:14-30.
When the Oil in Our Lamps Is Low
Jesus tells his disciples a parable about bridesmaids who, while waiting for the bridegroom to return, start running out of oil for lamps. Does it feel like the oil in your lamp is running a little low these days? Here is my sermon on Matthew 25:1-13.
The Path of Blessedness
In the beatitudes, Jesus offers us nine qualities of being a disciple, and blesses us when we seek to do them. Here is my sermon on the beatitudes in Matthew 5:1-12.
Resting in the Grace of Our God
When the grace of this world lets us down, we can turn to the grace of our loving God. Here is my sermon for Reformation Sunday.
My Pastoral Ponderings 