Dietrich Bonhoeffer's profoundly-moving letters from prison offer us a message of hope as we live through this pandemic. Here is the second of a four-part series on his "Letters and Papers from Prison."
Letters and Papers from Prison – Part 2
Woman, Great Is Your Faith!: My Sermon on Matthew 15:21-28
What can an unnamed Canaanite woman teach us about faith in Jesus? A great deal, it turns out. Here is my sermon on the woman who begged Jesus for crumbs from the master's table.
Anxieties, Rip Currents, and the Peace that Surpasses All Understanding
Pondering similarities between life's anxieties and the ocean's rip currents, and how our faith can offer us peace in these anxious times.
Pondering this Pandemic and the Sign of Jonah
As we live through this unprecedented pandemic, what can we learn from Jonah's time in the belly of the fish?
Letters and Papers from Prison – Part 1
What does a pandemic and an unexpected prison stay have in common? Quite a bit, it turns out, and Dietrich Bonhoeffer's "Letters and Papers from Prison" has a lot to teach us as we live through this pandemic.
The Star that Endures
In this rapidly-changing world, where we do turn to find guidance? We look to the star that endures, to the eternal that continues to be the foundation of our future.
The Only Thing to Fear
Jesus tells us not to be afraid, because the only thing to fear is the One who loves us completely. Here is my sermon on Matthew 10:24-39.
One More Reason Why I Miss In-Person Worship
There are lots of reasons why I miss in-person worship. Here is one more.
When Our Souls Are Cast Down, Remember
When our souls are cast down, Psalm 42 invites us to remember, and not to lose hope.
Sing a New Song
In the midst of this pandemic, we are being challenged to sing a new song.
