Epiphany III – Series C
This week come to the account of Jesus’ first sermon. Do you remember your first sermon? I remember mine. My fieldwork supervisor was taking a break after a busy Holy
This week come to the account of Jesus’ first sermon. Do you remember your first sermon? I remember mine. My fieldwork supervisor was taking a break after a busy Holy
It is the first week of Advent. I have to admit that sneaked up on me this year. Advent is such a strange experience for the pastor. It was designed
Jesus speaks of a narrow way. Our culture does not like narrowness. We see it as an intolerable vice. Ironically, we can be very narrow minded about narrowmindedness. If you
If you did not think of it yet, it is probably too late. This is a good week to schedule a vacation. Our Lord says he has come to set
Jesus enjoins us not to worry. It seems like there is plenty to worry about today. Between Russia’s war in Ukraine, a shaky economy, and climactic chaos which has fallen
Jesus tells the parable of the Foolish Rich Man in the Gospel reading this week. Could there be a more American parable? We have valorized the wealthy, imagining that people
Luke has us deep into a discussion of discipleship these days. He has sent out the demoniac to tell everyone of what God has done for him. He has warned
Jesus speaks this week about a name written in heaven. The disciples have been casting out demons and healing the sick. They come back excited and happy, but Jesus tells
Disciples rather have a tough time of it in the Gospel reading this week. James and John get a rebuke. We might heartily concur with Jesus’ rebuke of them, but
If you look for a theme in the next several weeks of Gospel readings, you will find that there is a great deal about discipleship and the preacher may well
Being a pastor means that sometimes families call you when a loved one is dying. I am glad they do. It is an important time for God’s Word to have
Jesus speaks of a narrow way. Our culture does not like narrowness. We see it as an intolerable vice. Ironically, we can be very narrow minded about narrowmindedness. If you