

The Miracle of Touching the Untouchable
A sermon on Mark 5:21-43 As part of a sermon on today’s gospel passage, Episcopal priest Barbara Brown Taylor wrote the following: “The...


Origins, Prophecy, Fire, and Knowing Who We Are
A sermon on Luke 1:57-80 and Malachi 3:1-6 Today we celebrate the Feast Day of John the Baptist. (because I did NOT look at the readings...


Recognizing God's Way: Trust, Mystery, Weeds, and Welcome
A sermon on Mark 4: 26-34 This month my book club is reading an interesting book called The History of the World in Six Glasses. It...


Mary's Choice: Fear or Follow
A sermon on Mark 3:20-35 You never think it is YOUR CHILD who is going to break your heart. Sure I had heard stories from the other women...


Law and Life
A Sermon on Mark 2:23-3:6 and Deuteronomy 5:12-15 Show of hands: based on the readings for the day, who expects that I am going to preach...


The Wind of the Spirit
A Sermon on Acts 2:1-21 and John 15:26-27; 16:4-15 I think I have always loved the imagery of wind to describe the action of the Holy...


Does Ascension Matter?
So, I have to start this sermon by admitting that the Ascension is not something that I really ever talk about… I mean, sure, we mention...


On Love and Interdependence
A Sermon on John 15:9-17 and Acts 10:44-48 This coming Friday, myself and four of the wonderful members of Abiding Peace will gather with...


We're All Fruit - Diversity and Fruitful Faith
A sermon on Acts 8:26-40, and John 15:1-8 One of my all-time favorite movies is My Big Fat Greek Wedding. It tells the story of a...


Life-Giving Generousity
A sermon on 1 John 3: 16-24, and John 10:11-18 Today is Good Shepherd Sunday. And also Earth Day. Let the pastoral images in pastel...




