How Matilda, a Minnesota Moose, Saw the First Christmas: A Christmas Story
Jesus is Missing: A Sermon on Luke 2:41-52 for Christmas 1C
Mary and Joseph lost Jesus. Before we judge we should ask if we know where Jesus is.
Joy
A Pastoral Prayer for Advent 4C Love – based on Luke 1:39-55 (the Magnificat)
This is a pastoral prayer based on the Magnificat for Advent 4C.
On Vipers and Joy: A Sermon for Advent 3 on Luke 3:7-18
Advent 3 is the perfect time to repent of our addiction to Empire.
Self-Care Advent Calendar 2021 and Weekly Advent Prayers
Advent calendar 2021 and weekly Advent prayers Year C
Dance Like David Danced
Whenever I read the 2 Samuel passage about David dancing as the Ark of the Covenant is brought into the city, I hear an old Tom Franzak song playing in my head.
The Considerations of Chloe the Camel
New Christmas children’s sermon – story, video, and reading – free to use
Joy, Always Joy
Here we are at the third Sunday of Advent. Traditionally, this is the Sunday of Joy. On this day we shift from penitential waiting to joyful anticipation. The tone of Advent shifts from somber to joyful. We know that God is drawing near. We celebrate the Christ who was, who is, and who shall be. … Read More
A Plumb Line Prayer
Amazing and merciful God, how easy it is for us to forget that we are your delight. You we rejoice when we follow your holy ways and envision a future of goodness and grace for all your people. We blame you for divisions and strife. We justify our wars by saying that you are on … Read More
Bidding Prayer for Advent Love
With hopes that we, like Mary, may find favor with God, let us join together in praying for all who share the sacred journey to Bethlehem. People may quietly or silently voice their prayers God who leads through example, be with all who seek the Christ-child who waits for us. Remind us that road is … Read More