The texts for Sunday, November 13, 2016: Malachi 4:1-2a; Psalm 98; 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13; and Luke 21: 5-19 Nations will rise against nation Earthquakes, famines, plagues Sickness, persecution, suffering Injustices, riots, reactions … Jesus’ words here, to be honest, don’t sound that different from the news most days —and from all sides of the political spectrumContinueContinue reading “A world turned on end”
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Called to Be
The texts for Sunday, January 10, 2015 (The Baptism of Our Lord): Isaiah 43:1-7; Psalm 29; Acts 8:14-17; and Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 (A note to help with context: this was the first sermon I preached at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Pearl River, NY. It’s a new call for me! Yay! and I had movedContinueContinue reading “Called to Be”
Be still, then…
The texts for Sunday, October 28, 2012 (Reformation Sunday): Jeremiah 31:31–34; Psalm 46; Romans 3:19–28; and John 8:31–36. “Be still, then, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations; I will be exalted in the earth.” – Psalm 46: 10 I have a confession. Perhaps this is horrible for aContinueContinue reading “Be still, then…”
Chaos: God’s favorite material
The featured image is by Shelly Fanguy. Check out her beautiful work and the wonderful blog of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Mt Lebanon, Pennsylvania here: Bible 365 at St. Paul’s The texts for Sunday, January 8, 2012: Genesis 1:1–5; Psalm 29; Acts 19:1–7, and Mark 1:4–11. “In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, theContinueContinue reading “Chaos: God’s favorite material”
Jabbok Dawn 