Texts: Genesis 2:15-17;3:1-7  ;  Psalm 32  ;  Romans 5:12-19  ;  Matthew 4:1-11   In the name of Jesus, who walks with us in the cold and the lonely places of this world, who guides us from death to new life. Amen. A friend of mine who is also a pastor recently shared with me a … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, February 10, 2008: First Sunday in Lent →

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 →