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.
When We Are Tempted: My Sermon 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.
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.
A Clean Heart, O God: My Ash Wednesday Sermon on Psalm 51
Here is my sermon on Psalm 51, preached today, Ash Wednesday.
My Pastoral Ponderings 