No witticisms this time; on with the thing! Continue reading “And the Band Played On”
Jesus … you crazy!
Final bit in the “trying to get himself killed” series of parables. Have fun! Continue reading “Jesus … you crazy!”
Look, Jesus, stuff like this is going to get you killed.
Jesus starts talking crazy, and ticks of the wrong (or maybe the right?) people. Continue reading “Look, Jesus, stuff like this is going to get you killed.”
Holy Cross Sunday!
Today the church at which I serve has it’s Name Day — the day that bears the same name as the church. As such, it’s kind of a big deal. Though it isn’t really THAT big of a deal. Let’s call it a mildly big deal. Continue reading “Holy Cross Sunday!”
Forgiveness
Yes, I appreciate the fact that I’m teaching on forgiveness on the 10th anniversary of terrorist attacks on this country. Yes, it is intentional. Yes, I stand by my conviction that forgiveness is one of the most important things a Christian can and should be doing. Therefore, it is incredibly appropriate. Continue reading “Forgiveness”
Schismism ism Schism
Say that word 5 times. Schism, schism, schism, schism, schism. It’s a fun one. I like it. And I’m talking about it, specifically the schism of the Eastern church and the Western church. Joys!? Continue reading “Schismism ism Schism”
I and not I went into a bar
When I met not-me (see what I did there switching to the object pronoun?), we exploded in a giant plume of gamma rays and shame. Continue reading “I and not I went into a bar”
We Like Sports…
…and we don’t care who knows! Continue reading “We Like Sports…”
1+1+1+1 = Sermon
This was a really fun sermon for me to prepare, because it’s rare that I really think all four of the lessons work together to say what I’m led to preach on for the week. So we’re going to be bouncing around a bit between and around all four texts for today. It may be a little long, cause there’s a lot going on, so bear with me. Continue reading “1+1+1+1 = Sermon”