Jesus said, “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” (Sermon for the 6th Sunday of Easter Year A)If you love me you will keep my commandments. Simple enough…as long as we’re not confused about just what the Read more
You know, our patron, St. Andrew was a fisherman, and our new church logo features a boat clearly at sail with a good tailwind. So I thought I’d tell you a little story about boats that might resonate with Read more
After the sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. (Matthew 28:1)
These women, making their way to Jesus’ tomb to anoint his body, Read more
He was despised and rejected by others; a man of suffering and acquainted with infirmity, and as one from whom others hide their faces….But he was wounded for our transgressions, crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the punishment Read more
I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one Read more
“Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.” (John 3:17, Sermon for the Second Sunday in Lent)
It’s strange, isn’t Read more
Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and where thieves break in and steal; but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes and where thieves do Read more
…What does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God. (Micah 6:8b)
Home run grand slam…Hole in one…Triple crown…Pot of gold…G.O.A.T…pick your favorite metaphoric figure Read more
When Jesus turned and saw them following, he said to them, “What are you looking for?” They said to him, “Rabbi…where are you staying?” He said to them, “Come and see” (John 1:38-39a).
Did anybody see a Read more
For me, as I’m sure for many of you, these are the days of the year that are the most difficult. The celebrations and gatherings of friends and family for the holidays are over, the house is quiet, my Read more
