Unfurling: A Poem about Grief and Hope
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.
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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.
Peace is Possible: A Prophetic Sermon on Baruch 5:1-9 for Advent 2
Putting on garments of beauty and God’s glory doesn’t come naturally.
Self-Care Advent Calendar 2021 and Weekly Advent Prayers
Advent calendar 2021 and weekly Advent prayers Year C
We are (or could be) the New Jerusalem: A Sermon for All Saints on Revelation 21:1-6a
? What if this passage is meant to be descriptive – what could happen – rather than prescriptive – what God will do? What if it is our responsibility to be the New Jerusalem and make room for God to live among us?
The Considerations of Chloe the Camel
New Christmas children’s sermon – story, video, and reading – free to use
Bidding Prayer for the Second Sunday of Advent
Come, let us pray for the people of God here and everywhere. (People silently or out loud offer their prayers.) Bringer of peace and hope, we turn our hearts and minds to you. We see your people in need all around us, all around the world. You frequently remind us that all people are your … Read More
A Change of Clothing
I’m taking a class on discernment this fall as part of a graduate certificate program in spiritual direction. Up until now I had always considered discernment as the process of making big life decisions and was startled to discover that discernment is best when it is an intentional part of daily life. I say “intentional” … Read More
A Conversation with Jesus
in a Roman stronghold, You asked your first disciples a seemingly simple questionyet You asked them to put their lives on the line for You their answers could be, should be treasonous to the ears of the Empire Who do you say that I am? a worthy question, even now, especially nowwe live in another Empire … Read More