Feb 26, 2014 | Epiphany, faith, prayer
Before the light of Epiphany fades, before we don the ashes of Lent, O Jesus we pray: light a light for us. Light a light for us that is brighter than our vanities and fabricated pleasures. Light a light that is stronger than our fears and our faith. Light a light for...
Feb 24, 2014 | Monday Muse, sermon
How many ways can a pastor preach the transfiguration story year after year? Up the mountain, down the mountain, shiny God, silly disciples. Ho hum. Can anything good come from Transfiguration Sunday? Yes! (I’m a liturgiophile, of course my answer is yes.) At...
Feb 17, 2014 | Monday Muse, racism, sermon
Dear Preachers, Perhaps when the jury’s verdict on Jordan Davis’ killer was announced this past Saturday evening, you were prepared. Despite the weekend timing of the verdict, the trial itself wasn’t new news, nor were the circumstances of racism....
Feb 14, 2014 | faith, poem, scripture
Faith by moments of generosity Generosity by lessons in understanding Understanding by quiet tongues of humility Humility by tests yielding grace Grace by acts of blessing Blessing by experiences of care And care by faith in love A rewrite of 2 Peter...
Feb 10, 2014 | Easter, Lent, Monday Muse, sermon
Preacher friends, I have one final nudge for your homiletic muse as you look ahead to the Lenten season, one more idea for centering your sermon series this Lent: hymns. (Already I’ve shared ideas for a sermon series centered around a painting series, the...