

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...


Scars, Change, and Hope
A sermon on Luke 24:36b-48 A week or two ago, my daughter and I fell into a conversation about our various scars. Thankfully, in her 10...


Touchable Faithfulness
A Sermon on John 20:19-31 [Note - this sermon was preceded by a worship drama, performed by the youth and adults of the Abiding Peace...


Happily Ever After, or Cliffhanger?
A Sermon on Mark 16:1-8 I want to start out by taking a poll of your viewing preferences. Here’s the question: Which do you prefer –...


Love is a Circle
(A Sermon on John 13:1-17, 31b-35) I learned a song in church when I was a little girl, whose words are partially drawn from this gospel...


Seeing in the Dark
A Sermon on Mark 11:1-11 “After sending for the colt. After the procession. After the palms. After the cloak strewn-road. After the...
Lenten Reflection - Focusing on Christ
Throughout the season of Lent we have been exploring the unexpected (and challenging) place that we find the Jesus of the gospel - and...


Finding Jesus in Obedience
A sermon on John 12:20-33 Our family has a few sets of questions that are designed to prompt meaningful conversation. You know the kinds...




