This morning I was fortunate to get the chance to catch up with a great friend and mentor in ministry. We don't live close anymore, so it's always a treat to get to chat for a few minutes. In Ann Weem's poem "The Holy In The Ordinary" (the poem that gave me the idea for… Continue reading Lent: Day 5
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Ash Wednesday: Beginning Lent
Today marks the beginning of the Season of Lent within the church year. It's the start of a 40 day journey that ends on Easter (Sundays don't count within the 40 days). Ash Wednesday is a time when ashes are often seen on the forehead of those who mark this entry into the season of… Continue reading Ash Wednesday: Beginning Lent
"The Journey Ahead" Sermon for Transfiguration Sunday/Last Sunday in Epiphany Year C-2/14/10
Sermon for Transfiguration Sunday (Last Sunday in Epiphany-Year C)Exodus 34:28-35; Luke 9:28-43"The Journey Ahead" 2/14/2010I went walking the other day. It was one of our recent deceptively beautiful days--sunny and gorgeous, and bitter cold with the wind chill. The sun drew me out, but the cold reminded me that winter is still here for the… Continue reading "The Journey Ahead" Sermon for Transfiguration Sunday/Last Sunday in Epiphany Year C-2/14/10
"A Christmas Frame Of Mind" (1/4/09, Christmas 2B)
"A Christmas Frame of Mind"Christmas 2B Sermon from 1/4/2009John 1:1-18; Ephesians 1:3-14Christmas Day has come and gone again this year. The candy, cards, and gifts are 50 or 75% off. The 24-7 Christmas Music on the radio is over--the Christmas CD's and movies are packed away until next year. The returns have been returned, the… Continue reading "A Christmas Frame Of Mind" (1/4/09, Christmas 2B)
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