Join in the Dance of Mystery and Grace- a sermon for Holy Trinity Sunday (Year B)

On Holy Trinity Sunday, Sunday May 26, 2024, I had the privilege to be with God’s people gathered as Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Beatrice, Nebraska. Thank you so much to Pastor Kathee Forrest for the invitation, and to the whole congregation for the warm welcome. I was invited to come and preach and assist in worship, to lead a forum and conversation time with … Continue reading Join in the Dance of Mystery and Grace- a sermon for Holy Trinity Sunday (Year B)

Preaching on Stewardship- March 8, 2020- The Second Sunday in Lent

This week’s stewardship nuggets based on the appointed readings from the Revised Common Lectionary and Narrative Lectionary for the Second Sunday in Lent are as follows: Sunday March 8, 2020: Revised Common Lectionary- The Second Sunday in Lent (Year A) First Lesson: Genesis 12:1-4a Psalm 121 Second Lesson: Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 Gospel of John 3:1-17 Blessing. Saving. Salvation. Promises. Life. All of these things show … Continue reading Preaching on Stewardship- March 8, 2020- The Second Sunday in Lent

Wait for the Lord- an Advent devotional for Dec. 15, 2017

This Advent season I am going to reflect on a hymn or carol daily as part of my spiritual practices. I am not sure where all these reflections will take me, but in conversation with my spiritual director, I am going to leave room for both “the head stuff” and “the heart stuff.” Some days might be more of one or another. I invite you … Continue reading Wait for the Lord- an Advent devotional for Dec. 15, 2017