Texts: Acts 1:1-11 • Psalm 47 • Ephesians 1:15-23 • Luke 24:44-53 Late last week one of my heroes died. He wasn’t famous in a general sort of way, though he was well known by many pastors and theologians. His name was Walter Wink, and he will be best remembered for his work on Christian nonviolence, specifically what … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, May 20, 2012 — Ascension of Our Lord
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Sermon: Sunday, May 13, 2012 — Sixth Sunday of Easter / Mother’s Day
Texts: Acts 10:44-48 • Psalm 98 • 1 John 5:1-6 • John 15:9-17 The year was 1868, just three years after the end of the American Civil War. The nation was still recovering from the deadliest war in our history, when measured by the number of Americans killed. An estimated three-quarters of a million soldiers lost their lives, … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, May 13, 2012 — Sixth Sunday of Easter / Mother’s Day
Sermon: Sunday, May 6, 2012 — Fifth Sunday of Easter
Texts: Acts 8:26-40 • Psalm 22:25-31 • 1 John 4:7-21 • John 15:1-8 Christ is risen! Alleluia! Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia! What a difference a day makes. 24 little hours, brought the sun and the flowers where there used to be rain. My yesterday was blue, dear. Today, I’m a part of you, dear. My lonely nights are … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, May 6, 2012 — Fifth Sunday of Easter
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