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  • Pulling Back The Husks On My Life – An Ash Wednesday Sermon On Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21

    Most weeks as I am preparing my sermon at some point I call a retired priest who, for almost thirty years, has been my spiritual director, mentor, and one of my two best friends. We talk about our lives, the scriptures, my sermon ideas, and how what I am reading and studying are connecting with…

  • Bursts Of Light – A Sermon On Luke 9:28-43

    Today’s gospel (Luke 9:28-43), the transfiguration, is one of those big stories from scripture, a mountaintop experience. I wonder where that story fits in your life. Or does it even have a place? How do you make sense of it? What does it mean for your life today? It’s such a big story that it…

  • Living Large – A Sermon On Luke 6:27-38

    If you heard a political candidate espousing today’s gospel (Luke 6:27-38) as her or his agenda would you vote for her or him? Is today’s gospel the platform on which your political party stands and governs our nation? If we really are a Christian nation, shouldn’t it be? Are you teaching your kids the values…

  • Woah To Us Who Just Want To Be Happy – A Sermon On Luke 6:17-26

    I have some big problems with today’s gospel (Luke 6:17-26). I’d rather be rich than poor. I’d rather be full than hungry. I’d rather laugh than weep. And I’d rather be spoken well of than be hated, excluded, reviled, and defamed. What about you? Who’s with me? Any of you have problems with today’s gospel?…

  • Raging At Jesus – A Sermon On Luke 4:21-30

    When was the last time Jesus just really ticked you off? When have you been filled with rage at Jesus for something he said or did? And what was that about? When was the last time you were so angry with Jesus that you wanted to throw him off a cliff? I’ve not seen or…

  • Today Is The Day – A Sermon On Luke 4:14-21

    I went home from work one evening last week and told Cyndy, “I had the best afternoon. I was doing what I love and, I don’t mean to brag, but I did it really well.” I suspect you’ve had days like that. Things just flow. You’re in the zone. It feels like there’s an alignment…

  • What Are You Whining About? – A Sermon On John 2:1-11

    What are you whining about these days?  I’m not asking that question to condemn, criticize, or judge anyone. It’s a serious question that I want us to take seriously. I’m asking it because I find myself whining more these days and I wonder if that’s true for you too. I spent a good part of…

  • Winnowing Our Life – A Sermon On Luke 3:15-17, 21-22

    As you may know, today is the Feast of the Baptism of Jesus. This year we hear Luke’s version of that story (Luke 3:15-17, 21-22). And in a few minutes we will, as part of that story, renew our baptismal vows. Before we do, however, I want to ask you a few questions about your…

  • The Star Knows The Way – An Epiphany Sermon On Matthew 2:1-12

    Since the start of the new year Cyndy and I have returned to some familiar questions and conversations about our lives individually and as a couple. Where are we headed? Where is her life going? Where is my life going? What are we really after? I wouldn’t be surprised if you’ve asked or wondered about…