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The Time has Come: An Epiphany Reflection
“Jesus came into Galilee, proclaiming the gospel of God, and saying, ‘The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.’” –Mark 1:14-15 This is the third week after the Epiphany—the season … Continue reading
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A Sermon on the Ten Commandments
Blessed is the one who delights in the Law of the Lord, who meditates on it day and night. For she will be like a tree planted beside the quite waters. She will bear fruit in its season, and her … Continue reading
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Pastor Wanda’s Pentecost Homily
Has anyone here ever heard of Holy Spirit Holes? Get a mental picture of this scene. In the middle ages holes were punched in the ceiling & roofs of churches to symbolize an openness to God. Well, on Pentecost they released doves through these holes and bundles of rose petals were dropped from them onto the people gathered inside. Then the Choir (which was all boys at that time) moved through the congregation making whooshing sounds to remind everyone of the rush of the Spirit. Continue reading
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Of Exile and Resurrection: A Lenten Homily
I know it’s customary for preachers to start with a joke or a cute story. But there’s simply no cute way to start a reflection on Ezekiel—it’s a sad story from the very beginning. It Begins in Exile In 597 … Continue reading
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Two Compromised Men: A Lenten Reflection
I was given the opportunity to do a meditation on the theme of repentance at one of St. Luke’s Lenten services. Here is the manuscript. One of the cool things about this Holden service is that it has us meditate … Continue reading
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