Jesus Prays for Us

Easter 7a (John 17:1-11) As Jesus anticipates what is about to happen and is aware that their world is about to change, he takes one more opportunity to pray that this relationship they have had with him will continue to infuse the relationship they have with each other.          Can you… Continue reading

Lessons in Hindsight

Sermon for St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Dunedin, FLMay 28, 2017John 17:1-11, Acts 1:6-14 Our readings today speak to the transition from the season of Easter to the season of Pentecost.  For the last 6 weeks, we have been basking in the light of the resurrected Christ, celebrating the truth that… Continue reading

The rhythm of faith and life

One of the things I love about being part of a liturgical church is that the rhythm of the church year teaches me new stuff about the ongoing life of faith.  In the context of writing a sermon recently, I was reflecting on it again.  This is the bit that… Continue reading