What does Jesus' baptism mean for him and for us? He is beloved. And so are we. Here is my sermon on Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 for the Baptism of Our Lord.
God’s Beloved: My Sermon on Luke 3:21-22 for the Baptism of Our Lord
Why Read the Apocrypha?
The books of the Apocrypha are not considered Scripture by most Protestants, but Martin Luther still considered them to be "useful" and "good to read." In this post, I explore why that is the case.
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.
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.
Why Read the Bible?
Why read the Bible? Here are five basic reasons to read the Bible, according to the Bible itself.
Why Pray the Lord’s Prayer?
Why pray the Lord's Prayer? Isn't better to just talk to God, to share what is on our heart? Sometimes it is. But at other times, the Lord's Prayer offers us the words that we need to address the God that we love.
Can Faith Save You?
Can faith save you? James asks us this question in his New Testament letter, and I want to say, Yes! So what is he getting at with this question? Here are my thoughts about this thought-provoking passage.
Silence and Prayer
A few of my favorite quotes on silence, particularly as it relates to prayer.
Even Though He Sleeps, Christ Is in the Boat: My Sermon on Mark 4:35-41
"Even Though He Sleeps, Christ Is in the Boat" - My Sermon on Mark 4:35-41
My Pastoral Ponderings 