Can faith save you? James asks us this question in his New Testament letter, and I want to say, Yes! So what is he getting at with this question? Here are my thoughts about this thought-provoking passage.
Can Faith Save You?
Ephphatha, Be Opened: My Sermon on Mark 7:24-37
Jesus came to open our eyes and open our ears, but also to open our hearts. Here is my sermon on Mark 7:24-37.
What If Jesus Prayed Psalm 23 from the Cross?
What if Jesus prayed Psalm 23 from the cross? Here is a brief devotion inspired by that possibility.
Bible Nonets: The Gospels and Acts
As I read through the Bible this year, I am writing a nonet poem for each of its sixty-six books. Here are my nonets for the first five books of the New Testament, the four Gospels and Acts of the Apostles.
Being Doers of the Word: My Sermon on James 1:17-27
In the Letter of James we are invited to "be doers of the word, and not merely hearers." What does that mean for us today? Here is my answer, in my sermon on James 1:17-27.
COVID-19 and “Sub Conditione Jacobea”
What does it mean to live "under the condition of James"? This pandemic is reminding us all. Here is a brief devotion on living our lives "as the Lord wishes" when our plans go awry.
The Five Pillars of My Prayer Life
Here are five basic pillars that keep my life of prayer propped up when the burdens of life threaten to weigh it down.
The Word of Eternal Life: My Sermon on John 6:56-69
In a world filled with words that often bring anxiety, division, and even despair, Jesus offers us something very different: words of eternal life. Here is my sermon on John 6:56-69.
Bible Nonets: Job through Song of Solomon
As I read through the Bible this year, I am writing a nonet poem for each of its sixty-six books. Here are my nonets for Job through Song of Solomon.
Afternoon Prayer for Personal Devotions
Here is a very simple Afternoon Prayer Service that can be used by those keeping the Divine Office, or by anyone wishing to pause and spend a few moments in prayer in the afternoon.
My Pastoral Ponderings 