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Posted on December 2, 2021December 1, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 1 Comment

Singing Mary’s Magnificent Song: A Reflection on Luke 1:39-56

Mary's Magnificat is a magnificent song of praise and one of the original songs of Christmas. Here is a reflection on this passage that I shared at our Advent Vespers Service.

Posted on November 29, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 7 Comments

Introducing Good Ground: A New Christian Devotional App

I am excited to share some information about a brand new Christian devotional app that launched this week.

Posted on November 27, 2021November 24, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 6 Comments

There Will Be Signs: My Sermon on Luke 21:25-36

The Season of Advent begins with this Jesus telling us that there will be signs indicating his return, but what are these signs, and how do we interpret them? Here is my sermon on Luke 21:25-36.

Posted on December 12, 2020December 9, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 6 Comments

Unquenchable Joy: My Sermon on Gaudete Sunday

Finding joy in a challenging year can be difficult, but we can always find joy in the Lord. Here is my sermon for the Third Sunday of Advent, Gaudete Sunday.

Posted on December 5, 2020December 3, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 5 Comments

Raising Our Hearts and Making Straight the Path

Prepare the way of the Lord, John the baptizer declares to us at the beginning of Mark's Gospel, by making his paths straight. How? Here is my sermon on Mark 1:1-8 reflecting on that question.

Posted on December 2, 2020December 3, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 5 Comments

A Glimpse of the Light of God

Here are a few thoughts to share with you about this unusual season of Advent in which we find ourselves, followed by a poem by Ann Weems, as part of my ongoing series of "Poems, Prayers, Psalms, and Promises."

Posted on November 28, 2020November 27, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 7 Comments

O My Soul, Keep Awake!

What is the great malady of our time? It is arguably the "loss of soul." Here is my sermon on Mark 13:24-37, exploring what it might mean for us to pay renewed attention to our souls.

Posted on December 23, 2019April 13, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence

The Surprise of Christmas: My Sermon on December 22, 2019

Advent may be predictable, but the Christmas story shows us that God is full of surprises! Here is my sermon on Matthew 1:18-25.

Posted on December 19, 2019April 13, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 1 Comment

Let Your Face Shine: A Reflection on Psalm 80

What a lovely prayer we find in Psalm 80! "Let your face shine." Here is my reflection on it, shared during last night's Advent Vespers Service.

Posted on December 16, 2019April 13, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence

Are You the One? My Sermon on December 15, 2019

Have you ever wondered whether Jesus really is the one? If so, you are not alone. In this Sunday's gospel reading, John the Baptist asks this very question. Here is my sermon on Matthew 11:2-11.

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