Text: Luke 17:11-19   Give thanks to the Lord, sisters and brothers, for God is good and provides all that is needed for abundant life. Amen. Ten years ago my mother gave me an unusual Christmas gift. She gave me two copies of the same journal, “The Simple Abundance Journal of Gratitude.” This journal is … Continue reading Sermon: Thursday, November 27, 2008: Thanksgiving Day →

Texts: Zephaniah 1:7,12-18  ;  Psalm 90:1-12  ;  1 Thessalonians 5:1-11  ;  Matthew 25:14-30   Lord of the harvest, gather the hopes and the dreams of all, unite them with the prayers we offer now. Amen. Do you remember that old offering song? We used to sing it almost every Sunday when I was growing up … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, November 16, 2008: Lectionary 33 →

Texts: Amos 5:18-24  ;  Psalm 70  ;  1 Thessalonians 4:13-18  ;  Matthew 25:1-13   Grace and peace to you, in the name of our God who raised Christ Jesus from the dead. Amen. The long season in the church’s calendar that follows Pentecost is coming to an end. If you pay attention to these sorts … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, November 9, 2008: Lectionary 32 →