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Posted on February 20, 2021February 24, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence

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

Posted on February 19, 2021February 19, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 5 Comments

Lent’s Bright Sadness

"Bright sadness is the true message and gift of Lent." - Alexander Schmemann

Posted on February 18, 2021February 17, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 3 Comments

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.

Posted on April 1, 2020April 13, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence

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.

Posted on March 5, 2020April 13, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence

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.

Posted on March 1, 2020March 15, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence

What Did Jesus Do? My Sermon on Matthew 4:1-11

Here is my sermon on Matthew 4:1-11, preached on the First Sunday in Lent.

Posted on February 27, 2020April 13, 2020 by Rev. James E. Laurence

A Clean Heart, O God

Here is my sermon on Psalm 51, preached today, Ash Wednesday.

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