So apparently today is "3/16" day since it's March 16th. I saw on a friends blog that her radio station was talking about it and referencing John 3:16. Here's a link to the whole passage: John 3:1-21 http://bible.oremus.org/?ql=167367397 This is also the passage that I will be preaching on this weekend, since it is the… Continue reading Lent: Day 7
Category: Sermon
Sermon from 1/2/2011: “That’s What Christmas Is All About”
Sermon 1/2/2011 Matthew 2:1-12; Isaiah 60:1-6; Luke 1-2 'That's What Christmas Is All About" In preparing for today's message, I spent time this week reflecting on the Christmas story. As I thought back to Christmas, I came to a happy revelation about the Christmas Eve lovefeast this year. I realized how much I enjoy reading… Continue reading Sermon from 1/2/2011: “That’s What Christmas Is All About”
Comparing Matthew and Luke’s Birth Narratives
These are my musing and notes surrounding the birth narratives as told in Luke 1-2 and Matthew 1-2. They are brief at best. I spent time comparing and contrasting them, along with Christmas Carols from the Moravian Book of Worship. These are brief notes, but I did want to share them. If you find things… Continue reading Comparing Matthew and Luke’s Birth Narratives
Congreations Gone Wild-NY Times articles
This is an interesting article from today's NY Times...about clergy's calling vs. congregation's expectations related to sermons and preaching. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/08/opinion/08macdonald.html?_r=1&emc=eta1In the article, Jeffery MacDonald says, "In this transformation, clergy have seen their job descriptions rewritten. They’re no longer expected to offer moral counsel in pastoral care sessions or to deliver sermons that make the… Continue reading Congreations Gone Wild-NY Times articles
Living On Emmaus Ave 