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That’s Where You Are: July 28, 2024

That’s Where You Are: July 28, 2024

Year B, Pentecost 10                                John 6:1-21                                                                                                                         On occasion I like to do a first person narrative as a sermon.  That means I wrote...

The Walls Between Us: July 21, 2024

The Walls Between Us: July 21, 2024

 Year B, Pentecost 9                                              Ephesians 2:11-22                                                           Over a week ago (this was before the shooting) I was listening to a podcast about the election. One person asked what it would...

A time for action: July 14, 2024

A time for action: July 14, 2024

 Year B, Pentecost 8                                                                       Mark 6:14-29                                                 During Advent, we hear the story of John’s the Baptist’s miraculous conception and birth…usually a few weeks before...

Paul’s Stewardship Conference: June 30th

Paul’s Stewardship Conference: June 30th

 Year B, Pentecost 6                                                                         2 Corinthians 8:7-15                                                                                                                                     I have attended a lot...

I want a better response to suffering: June 23

Job 38:1-11                                               Year B, Pentecost 5                                                         The first time I read the Book of Job, I found it slightly unsatisfying. I was always told that if you want to understand why bad...

Spreading like a weed: June 16, 2024

Spreading like a weed: June 16, 2024

 Year B, Pentecost 4                                                                  Mark 4:26-34                                               We use the word parable a fair amount when we discuss the bible.  Like many things, I am not sure we do a good job at...