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We can all be miracle workers: January 19

We can all be miracle workers: January 19

 Year C, Epiphany 2                                                John 2:1-11 & 1 Corinthians 12:1-11                                       One of the most well-known miracles in the Bible is when Jesus turned water into wine.  There are a couple of reasons for...

Kings of Defiance: January 5 2025

 Year C, Christmas 2/Epiphany                                  Matthew 2:1-12                                                 The first church I served put on a rather elaborate Christmas pageant every year.  The sanctuary was transformed to the hills of Bethlehem. ...

Christmas in the Dark: Dec. 25, 2024

Christmas in the Dark: Dec. 25, 2024

Year C, Christmas                               Isaiah 9:2-7                                                     “The people who have walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness—on them light has shined.”  We hear a lot of...

Before we follow: October 27, 2024

Before we follow: October 27, 2024

 Year B, Pentecost 23                       Mark 10:46-52                                                                                                     The Gospel readings from Mark over the last few weeks have not been easy.  The disciples have made some...

Keep Trying: Oct. 20, 2024

 Year B, Pentecost 22                          October 20, 2024                                                                                                  I have a confession.  I am slightly obsessed with a reality show called Love is Blind. The premise is that...

Divorce and Healing:  October 6 2024

Divorce and Healing: October 6 2024

     Mark 10:2-16                                                  October 6, 2024                   In the other churches where I served, we always had the animal blessing as part of our Sunday morning service that was closest to St Francis day.   On that day, we...