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Who Condemns Us?:  March 10, 2024

Who Condemns Us?: March 10, 2024

 Year B, Lent 4                                                     John 3:13-21                                                                           John 3:16 is probably one of the most well known verses in the Bible.  It’s definitely one of the only ones that...

We are the open doors: March 3, 2024

We are the open doors: March 3, 2024

 Year B, Lent 3                         John 2:13-22                                                                    When I walked into this church for the first time, it took my breath away. It was a beautiful day and the sun was streaming through the windows...

How God Changes: March 3, 2024

How God Changes: March 3, 2024

Genesis 9:8-17                                                Year B, Lent 3             The story of Noah, the ark, and the rainbow is immensely popular, especially with children.  Thus, it has come up in numerous conversations with my son.  At first, we were just...

Words are not Weapons: Dec. 31, 20023

 Year B, Christmas 1                                 John 1:1-18                   In the first church I served, Christmas Eve featured the traditional gospel reading from Luke 2 which includes the story of Jesus’ birth with Mary, Joseph, the shepherds and the...

What Mary Knew: Christmas Eve

 Year B, Christmas Eve                                                    Luke 2:1-20                                                                                     I am going to share a little clergy secret…which you would only know if you followed dozens and...

When the Gospel Gets Risky: Nov 19, 2023

When the Gospel Gets Risky: Nov 19, 2023

 Year A, Pentecost 25                                  Matthew 25:14-30                                                                                          If you were so inclined, you could read 10 different commentaries about this gospel reading and discover 10...