A sonnet inspired by the celebration of the Baptism of Our Lord.
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Our Greatest Comfort: My Sermon on the Baptism of Our Lord
Martin Luther once said that "there is on earth no greater comfort than Baptism." What did he mean by that? Here is my answer to that question, using the baptism of Jesus as my guide.
Favorite Quotes – Martin Luther
There is on earth no greater comfort than Baptism.Martin Luther This is one of my favorite quotes from Martin Luther, and seems appropriate to share this week as we get ready to celebrate the Baptism of Our Lord in our worship services this Sunday. This quote is both reassuring to me and challenging to me.…
Book Review: Learning to Be by Juanita Campbell Rasmus
In this book, Pastor Juanita shares her powerful story of journeying with our loving God through depression, and offers practical help for all Christians facing depression or other mental health challenges.
A Poem, Prayer, Psalm, and Promise Celebrating the Epiphany of Our Lord
As part of my ongoing series of "Poems, Prayers, Psalms, and Promises," here is a wonderful poem celebrating the Epiphany by Malcolm Guite, alongside some of the scripture readings appointed for the Epiphany of Our Lord.
Favorite Quotes – Dietrich Bonhoeffer (May God Lead Us Kindly)
May God lead us kindly through these times, but above all, may God lead us to himself.Dietrich Bonhoeffer To me, this is such a simple, beautiful prayer. Written from a prison cell in the midst of a terrible war, but so applicable to our time. A prayer that God would lead us through the challenges…
A Nonet Reflecting God’s Love
Here is a nonet poem celebrating God's love for us and the ways in which we can reflect that love into our world.
Blessed for a New Year: My Sermon on Ephesians 1:3-14
Do you like to make new year's resolutions? Rather than begin this year focused on resolutions, I suggest that we begin by focusing on our blessings. In this post, I ponder five such blessings, lifted up by Paul in Ephesians 1:3-14.
Quote for a New Year – Dag Hammarskjöld
A few quotes from Dag Hammarskjöld and a few reflections on this new year.
The Work of Christmas by Howard Thurman
The Work of Christmas by Howard Thurman When the song of the angels is stilled, When the star in the sky is gone, When the kings and princes are home, When the shepherds are back with their flocks, The work of Christmas begins: To find the lost, To heal the broken, To feed the hungry,…
My Pastoral Ponderings 