Sermon for the the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost Sunday, July 21, 2013 Amos 8:1-12  I will never forget the first paper I had to write in seminary. The class was introduction to the New Testament, taught by one of the finest scholars on the Gospel of Matthew. The purpose of the paper was to draw Read more

The Eighth Sunday after Pentecost Sunday, July 14, 2013 Colossians 1:1-14 Blogger’s Note: I fully realize that this sermon makes no mention of or speaks to the Zimmerman trial. I was away from the news on Saturday night, and did not hear of the full scope of the verdict until Sunday.  This last week I Read more

Sermon for the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost Sunday, June 30, 2013 Luke 9:51-62 Last year, the Fourth of July was on a Wednesday. And, poor Maggie, she had to work at the hospital on the Fourth. So, like any day that Maggie has to work and I’m left at home, I watch what I want Read more

Sermon for the Third Sunday after Pentecost Sunday, June 9, 2013 Luke 7:11-17 Just when it couldn’t get any worse. When it rains, it pours. Kicking a man while he’s down. You know that feeling, right? I’m sure you’ve been there. Now, it’s admittedly a mild example, but I’ve been there too. Let me set Read more

Sermon for the Second Sunday after Pentecost Sunday, June 2, 2013 I Kings 18:20:39 I don’t know much about this world, but I know one thing: the Houston Astros are terrible. Like, really really bad. As of last night, they have managed to win 19 games, and lose 37 games. I’ve been to one game Read more