I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one Read more
“Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.” (John 3:17, Sermon for the Second Sunday in Lent)
It’s strange, isn’t Read more
Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and where thieves break in and steal; but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes and where thieves do Read more
…What does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God. (Micah 6:8b)
Home run grand slam…Hole in one…Triple crown…Pot of gold…G.O.A.T…pick your favorite metaphoric figure Read more
When Jesus turned and saw them following, he said to them, “What are you looking for?” They said to him, “Rabbi…where are you staying?” He said to them, “Come and see” (John 1:38-39a).
Did anybody see a Read more
For me, as I’m sure for many of you, these are the days of the year that are the most difficult. The celebrations and gatherings of friends and family for the holidays are over, the house is quiet, my Read more
You know what time it is, how it is now the moment for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we became believers; the night is far gone, the day is near. Read more
For the Son of Man came to seek out and to save the lost. (Luke 19:10, Gospel from Proper 26 Year C)
Here’s a spooky number for this spooky time of year: $10.6 billion. $10.6 billion dollars will Read more
Jesus told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and regarded others with contempt. (Proper 25, Year C, from Luke 18:9)
I’m glad I’m not like those other people, you know, the Read more
As for those who in the present age are rich, command them not to be haughty or to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches but rather on God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Read more