Ash Wednesday – #Pray

As part of my Lenten journey and spiritual practices this year, like in previous years, I am sharing a photo and short reflection each day as outlined by Lent Photo a Day on Facebook. For this Ash Wednesday and first day of Lent, the appointed word is Pray. I was going through my phone pictures this morning and came across this most recent photo. It … Continue reading Ash Wednesday – #Pray

Preaching on Stewardship- March 10, 2019- First Sunday in Lent

Every Monday I share a few tidbits, nuggets, or ideas for incorporating some stewardship themes in your preaching. This week’s nuggets based on the appointed readings from the Revised Common Lectionary and Narrative Lectionary for the First Sunday in Lent are as follows: Sunday March 10, 2019: Revised Common Lectionary- The First Sunday in Lent (Year C) First Lesson: Deuteronomy 26:1-11 Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16 Second … Continue reading Preaching on Stewardship- March 10, 2019- First Sunday in Lent

Preaching on Stewardship- March 3, 2019- Transfiguration of Our Lord

Every Monday I share a few tidbits, nuggets, or ideas for incorporating some stewardship themes in your preaching. This week’s nuggets based on the appointed readings from the Revised Common Lectionary and Narrative Lectionary for the Transfiguration of Our Lord are as follows: Sunday March 3, 2019: Revised Common Lectionary- The Transfiguration of Our Lord (Year C) First Lesson: Exodus 34:29-35 Psalm 99 Second Lesson: … Continue reading Preaching on Stewardship- March 3, 2019- Transfiguration of Our Lord

Preaching on Stewardship- February 24, 2019- The Seventh Sunday after Epiphany

Every Monday I share a few tidbits, nuggets, or ideas for incorporating some stewardship themes in your preaching. This week’s nuggets based on the appointed readings from the Revised Common Lectionary and Narrative Lectionary for the Seventh Sunday after Epiphany are as follows: Sunday February 24, 2019: Revised Common Lectionary- The Seventh Sunday after Epiphany (Year C) First Lesson: Genesis 45:3-11, 15 Psalm 37:1-11, 39-40 … Continue reading Preaching on Stewardship- February 24, 2019- The Seventh Sunday after Epiphany

Preaching on Stewardship- February 17, 2019- The Sixth Sunday after Epiphany

Every Monday I share a few tidbits, nuggets, or ideas for incorporating some stewardship themes in your preaching. This week’s nuggets based on the appointed readings from the Revised Common Lectionary and Narrative Lectionary for the Sixth Sunday after Epiphany are as follows: Sunday February 17, 2019: Revised Common Lectionary- The Sixth Sunday after Epiphany (Year C) First Lesson: Jeremiah 17:5-10 Psalm 1 Second Lesson: … Continue reading Preaching on Stewardship- February 17, 2019- The Sixth Sunday after Epiphany

God’s Deep and Abiding Love is a Gift and Promise- a stewardship sermon for Epiphany 4C

I am grateful to have been invited by Pastor Carm Aderman to be with the good people of Luther Memorial Lutheran Church in Omaha this past Sunday (February 3, 2019) and preach on stewardship. Unfortunately, a stomach bug that rampaged through our family and house over the weekend kept me from making it there on Sunday morning, and I am looking forward to being with … Continue reading God’s Deep and Abiding Love is a Gift and Promise- a stewardship sermon for Epiphany 4C

Preaching on Stewardship- February 3, 2019- The Fourth Sunday after Epiphany

Every Monday I share a few tidbits, nuggets, or ideas for incorporating some stewardship themes in your preaching. This week’s nuggets based on the appointed readings from the Revised Common Lectionary and Narrative Lectionary for the Fourth Sunday after Epiphany are as follows: Sunday February 3, 2019: Revised Common Lectionary- The Fourth Sunday after Epiphany (Year C) First Lesson: Jeremiah 1:4-10 Psalm 71:1-6 Second Lesson: … Continue reading Preaching on Stewardship- February 3, 2019- The Fourth Sunday after Epiphany

“What Will You Do with Your One Wild and Precious Life?” – a Stewardship Sermon for the Second Sunday after Epiphany (Year C).

I had the privilege to be with the good people of Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Broken Bow, Nebraska on Sunday January 20, 2019, thanks to the invitation from Parish Ministry Associate Kathy Salts. It was a fun morning gathered with a vibrant congregation in worship, conversation, and then a great potluck lunch after worship too. It was a joy to be with the congregation, … Continue reading “What Will You Do with Your One Wild and Precious Life?” – a Stewardship Sermon for the Second Sunday after Epiphany (Year C).

“This is the Time”- a stewardship sermon for Baptism of Our Lord Sunday

I had the privilege of being with the good people of First Lutheran Church in South Sioux City, Nebraska yesterday. I was invited by Pastor Doug Dill to preach on stewardship for Baptism of Our Lord Sunday. It was a joy to be with them again. What follows is the majority of the manuscript that I preached from for both the congregation’s traditional and contemporary … Continue reading “This is the Time”- a stewardship sermon for Baptism of Our Lord Sunday

Preaching on Stewardship- January 13, 2019- Baptism of Our Lord Sunday

Welcome back friends. As you might have noticed, there were no stewardship preaching blogposts for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, the Season of Christmas, and Epiphany. I trust that you all had a wonderful month of telling and living into these stories of the incarnation, God with us, and sharing this good news which are central to our faith. As we now move into the … Continue reading Preaching on Stewardship- January 13, 2019- Baptism of Our Lord Sunday