When we abide in Jesus, we will bear much fruit. Here is the second of my devotions on the fruit of the Spirit, this time focused on joy.
Bearing the Fruit of the Spirit: Joy
My Sermon for our Lenten Community Worship Service
I had the privilege of preaching at our Lenten Community Worship Service yesterday. Here is a written manuscript of my sermon.
Bearing the Fruit of the Spirit: Love
When we abide in Jesus, we will bear much fruit. But what kind of fruit? Here is the first of my devotions on the fruit of the Spirit that Paul identifies in Galatians.
The True Light of Our World
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.
A Kingdom Not of This World, But for This World: My Sermon on John 18:33-37
His kingdom is not from this world, but it is coming to this world. And even now, we can live in this world with him as our king. Here is my sermon for Christ the King Sunday, on John 18:33-37.
The Two Words that Summarize Our Christian Faith
These two words "contain a summary of all of Christianity," according to Martin Luther, but why "grace" and "peace"? Here is my reflection on that question.
Blessed Are Those Who Mourn: My Sermon on John 11:32-44
Before Jesus raises his friend Lazarus from the dead, he weeps. Here is my reflection on that powerful moment in scripture, and my sermon on John 11:32-44.
My Visit to the Tomb of Lazarus
I had the great privilege and blessing of visiting the tomb of Lazarus three years ago, when I was on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land with my daughter. Here is a reflection on our visit to the site of this great miracle.
The Freeing Truth of the Gospel: My Sermon on John 8:31-36
When we continue in Jesus' word, we know the truth, and this truth sets us free. But what is this truth, and how does it set us free? Here is my sermon on John 8:31-36.
Bible Nonets: The Gospels and Acts
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 first five books of the New Testament, the four Gospels and Acts of the Apostles.
My Pastoral Ponderings 