Tag: America

  • Asking A Better Question – A Sermon On Luke 13:1-19 And Exodus 3:1-15

    Asking A Better Question – A Sermon On Luke 13:1-19 And Exodus 3:1-15

    The Why Question Years ago I was talking with John, one of my best friends. I was telling him about something that had happened to me. I no longer remember what it was but I vividly remember wanting to know why it had happened. I wanted an explanation, a sense of security, maybe even a Read more

  • Taking The Gospel To Heart – A Sermon On Luke 6:27-38

    Taking The Gospel To Heart – A Sermon On Luke 6:27-38

    Today’s gospel (Luke 6:27-38) is one of those texts that some say preaches itself. The text itself is the sermon. It’s even called the Sermon on the Plain in recognition that Jesus “stood on a level place” while preaching. I spoke about that level place in last Sunday’s sermon about blessings and woes. Jesus continues Read more

  • Blessings, Woes, And A Level Place – A Sermon On Luke 6:17-26

    Blessings, Woes, And A Level Place – A Sermon On Luke 6:17-26

    One of the things I struggle with is my sense of privilege, power, and position. I don’t miss a meal unless I choose to. I can pay my bills on time and still have a little money left over at the end of the month. Every now and then someone will get upset with or Read more

  • Independence Day Prayers for America

    Independence Day Prayers for America

    A Thanksgiving for America Almighty God, giver of all good gifts; we thank you For this nation, our heritage, and for calling us to be the United States of America; For the founders of this country, the liberty they won for themselves and us, and for the torch of freedom they lit for nations then Read more