All Things Are Being Made New – A Sermon For All Saints’ Sunday On John 11:32-44

Mary said, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.”  The thing that strikes me about Mary in today’s gospel (John 11:32-44) is that she wants something different from the life she has. She wants something…

Loving Our Way to a New Heaven and a New Earth

“I saw a new heaven and a new earth,” St. John says. “I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God.” I heard “the one who was seated on the throne [say], ‘See, I…

Unbinding and Letting Go of the Past

“If only….” “If only he hadn’t died.” “If only she hadn’t left.” If only I had made a different decision.” “If only I hadn’t said that.” “If only I had not done that.” “If only things were like they used…

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