Interrupting the Silence

Tag: Faithfulness

  • Life Is Not A Two Column Ledger – A Sermon On Matthew 22:15-22

    Life Is Not A Two Column Ledger – A Sermon On Matthew 22:15-22

    “Give therefore to the emperor the things that are the emperor’s and to God the things that are God’s,” Jesus says in today’s gospel (Matthew 22:15-22). It sounds simple enough. It sounds like we should be able to just take a piece of paper, divide it into two columns, one for God and one for Read more

  • The Mixed Bag Of Our Life – A Sermon On Matthew 16:13-20

    The Mixed Bag Of Our Life – A Sermon On Matthew 16:13-20

    What do you see when you look at yourself these days? What stands out for you? And what do you wish you could hide? What do you want others to see? And what’s the last thing you want them to see?  I ask those questions because I think it’s easy to take one aspect or Read more

  • Coined in the Image of God – A Sermon on Matthew 22:15-22, Proper 24A

    The collect and readings for today, the eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 24A, may be found here. The following sermon is based on Matthew 22:15-22. There’s a saying you may know. “Paybacks are hell.” I don’t know if the Pharisees of Jesus’ day knew that saying but they are counting on it being true. They Read more

  • Waiting For The Unexpected Hour – Luke 12:32-40

    The collect and readings for today, Proper 14C, the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost, may be found here. The appointed gospel is Luke 12:32-40. Jesus said to his disciples, “Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions, and give alms. Make purses for Read more