Few things are needed - indeed only one. Mary has chosen the better part, which will not be taken away from her. Luke 10:42 In today’s gospel reading (Luke 10:38-42), we are introduced to Martha, who just might be the patron saint of this 21st century. Martha was “worried and distracted by many things,” 2,000 years…
King of Kings: My Sermon for Christ the King Sunday on Colossians 1:11-20 and Luke 23:33-43
Ecclesiastes only appears in our lectionary once every three years, and this is the day. Here is my sermon on Ecclesiastes (and Colossians).
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.
Reflecting on what it means to live faithfully "a hidden life."
If you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.Colossians 3:1-2 I have invited my congregation to a new shared practice of prayer that I thought I would…
What does it mean to lead a worthy life? My recent re-reading of Paul's New Testament letters led me to ponder that question. Here are my thoughts.
My Pastoral Ponderings 