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.
Blessed Are Those Who Mourn: 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.
The Word of Eternal Life: My Sermon on John 6:56-69
In a world filled with words that often bring anxiety, division, and even despair, Jesus offers us something very different: words of eternal life. Here is my sermon on John 6:56-69.
The (Only) Food that Endures: My Sermon on John 6:24-35
The only food that endures for eternal life is the food offered by Jesus, but it is offered freely to all. Here is my sermon on John 6:24-35.
With Jesus, There Is Always Enough: My Sermon on John 6:1-21
Jesus feeds the five thousand to teach us that with Jesus, there is always enough. Here is my sermon on this miracle, as recorded in John's Gospel.
Lord, to Whom Shall We Go?: A Devotional Walk Through John’s “Bread of Life” Chapter
In preparation for the next five weeks of sermons on John 6, here is my devotional overview of this "Bread of Life" chapter.
How Can We Know the Way?
This is another in my series exploring Scripture's most compelling questions, in this case the question that Thomas asks Jesus in the upper room.
What Is Our Highest Freedom?
Thomas Merton once said that "the highest freedom is found in obedience to God." What did he mean? I reflect on that here as we get ready to celebrate Independence Day.
My Pastoral Ponderings 