Texts: Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 ; Psalm 51:1-17 ; 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10 ; Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21   Beloved of God, grace and peace from the one who made you, who saves you and who is calling you home. Amen. During the years when I was more involved in street outreach with homeless and runaway youth I … Continue reading Sermon: Wednesday, February 6, 2008: Ash Wednesday →

Text: Matthew 17:1-9   I like to think that I’m a relatively quick study, that I don’t need to be hammered over the head with the same lesson again and again, which may explain why I felt just the slightest trace of annoyance with this week’s gospel reading, where we hear Matthew’s version of the … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, February 3, 2008: The Transfiguration of Our Lord →

Text: John 1:29-42   Preached at Salem English Lutheran Church, Minneapolis, MN the day after the ordination and installation of the Rev. Jen Nagel   Grace and peace be with you my brothers and sisters, in the name of Jesus Christ who calls to us from the future and bears it among us today. Amen. … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, January 20, 2008: 2nd Sunday after Epiphany →