Matthew's account of the birth of Jesus teaches us at least three things: The surprise of Christmas, the gift of Christmas, and the mission of Christmas. Here is my sermon on Matthew 1:18-25 for the Fourth Sunday of Advent.
Praying with John the Baptist: My sermon on Matthew 11:2-11 for the Third Sunday of Advent.
In those days John the Baptist appeared ... Matthew 3:1 The gospel reading for the Second Sunday of Advent (Matthew 3:1-12) offers one of my favorite Christmas-time traditions: Our annual visit from John the Baptist. Every year, on the Second Sunday in Advent, our gospel reading features this remarkable prophet, whose sole task in life…
About that day and hour no one knows: My Sermon on Matthew 24:36-44 for the First Sunday of Advent
Simeon's Nunc Dimittis is a powerful song of trust and praise, and one of the original songs of Christmas. Here is a reflection on this canticle that I will be sharing at our Advent Vespers Service.
I have been blessed with the opportunity to contribute some devotions to a wonderful new devotional app, "Good Ground." Here is my devotion that was shared December 19th.
Elizabeth offers to Mary what so many in our world long for today: The simple gift of a blessing. Here is my sermon on Luke 1:39-45.
I have been blessed with the opportunity to contribute some devotions to a wonderful new devotional app, "Good Ground." Here is my devotion that was shared December 13th.
I have been blessed with the opportunity to contribute some devotions to a wonderful new devotional app, "Good Ground." Here is my devotion that was shared last Sunday.
Paul tells us to rejoice always, but how can we do that, especially in the midst of these challenging times? Here is my answer to that question, using Paul's teachings from his Letter to the Philippians.
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