The Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took a loaf of bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body that is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” 1 Corinthians 11:23-24 The Lord Jesus, on the night when he was betrayed, took bread, blessed…
On the Day of Pentecost we gather to give thanks for the miraculous gift of the Holy Spirit. But what does this miracle mean for us today? Here is my sermon on the Day of Pentecost.
The message of the cross is the power of God and the wisdom of God? Here is my sermon on 1 Corinthians 1:18-31.
We who follow Jesus are to be bread for the world - bread that is taken, blessed, broken, and given. Here is my sermon for Maundy Thursday, reflecting on this theme.
What is a prophet? Here is my reflection on that surprisingly complicated question.
We are the body of Christ, Paul tells us, but what does that mean? Here is my sermon on 1 Corinthians 12:12-31.
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 thirteen canonical letters of Paul.
The message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.”1 Corinthians 1:18 Today, September 14, I join with many Christians around the world in observing “Holy Cross Day.” The history of this festival is quite interesting. It begins back in…
A sermon on the message of the cross, a stumbling block to some, foolishness to others, but to all who are called, it shows us the power of God and the wisdom of God.
Nonets of Faith, Hope, and Love
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