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.
Chosen, Blessed, Broken, and Given: My Sermon for Maundy Thursday
What Is a Prophet?
What is a prophet? Here is my reflection on that surprisingly complicated question.
Now You Are the Body of Christ: My Sermon on 1 Corinthians 12:12-31
We are the body of Christ, Paul tells us, but what does that mean? Here is my sermon on 1 Corinthians 12:12-31.
Bible Nonets: The Letters of Paul (Romans – Philemon)
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 Holy Cross Day
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…
Signs, Wisdom, and the Power of God: My Sermon on 1 Corinthians 1:18-25
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
Nonets of Faith, Hope, and Love
What Our World Needs Now Is Not Just Love
There is a lot of mistrust, fear, and hate in our world today. What will drive them out? Not more of the same. What our world needs now is faith, hope, and love.
Saved by the Blood – My Sermon on Maundy Thursday
Saved by the Blood - My Sermon on Maundy Thursday
Saturday’s Poem, Prayer, Psalm, and Promise
Here are the prayers for Saturday morning, from my booklet of weekly prayers, "Poems, Prayers, Psalms, and Promises."
My Pastoral Ponderings 