A devotion for Holy Week inspired by the hymn, "Ah, Holy Jesus."
Ah, Holy Jesus | Johann Heermann
Learning to Pray with Mary and Martha: My Sermon on John 11:1-45
The story of the raising of Lazarus in John 11:1-45 can teach us many things, including how to grow in prayer. Here is my sermon for the Fifth Sunday in Lent.
A Listening | Ann Weems
A Listening by Ann Weems
One Man’s Obedience: My Sermon on the First Sunday in Lent
One man's obedience: My Sermon on the First Sunday in Lent
When We Are Tempted: My Sermon on Luke 4:1-13
Jesus spent forty days in the wilderness resisting the devil's temptations (for us), and teaching us to do the same (for him). Here is my sermon for the First Sunday in Lent on Luke 4:1-13.
Facing Our Wilderness with Jesus: My Sermon on the First Sunday in Lent
Facing Our Wilderness with Jesus: My Sermon on the First Sunday in Lent
Lent’s Bright Sadness
"Bright sadness is the true message and gift of Lent." - Alexander Schmemann
Out of the Depths I Cry to You by Martin Luther
As part of my ongoing series of "Poems, Prayers, Psalms, and Promises," here is a hymn written by Martin Luther which is a wonderful poem to reflect on for Ash Wednesday.
Waiting for the Lord …
Psalm 130 reminds us to wait with hope, knowing that morning is coming, that our season of waiting will pass, and that God is with us as we wait and watch.
Happiness in Lent?
Happiness in Lent? The psalm appointed for the First Sunday in Lent, Psalm 32, suggests so. Here is a reflection on this psalm.
My Pastoral Ponderings 