Matthew 6:5-15 In Jesus' time, it was common for rabbinical leaders to guide their disciples through teachings that reflected the ethos of their faith. In this passage, Jesus engages His…
Exodus 19:1-25 and Matthew 3:13-17 In the past week, we celebrated Epiphany, marking the visit of the Magi, who brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to the Christ child.…
Matthew 2:1-2, 7-12, Romans 12:3-8 A composed spirit is centered and self-aware. Such qualities are reflected in the story of the wise ones who traveled from the East, guided by…
The season of Advent is a time of waiting, anticipation, and hope as we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. The rose is a historic symbol of the…
The story of The Vine and the Branches in the Gospel of John is a cherished metaphor, illustrating the relationship between Jesus, his disciples, and all believers. In this story,…
We encounter Nicodemus in John, Chapter 3, a Pharisee who approaches Jesus under the cover of night, seeking answers to questions that gnaw at his mind. To Nicodemus, Jesus must…
"There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of…
1 Kings 19: 1-18 This week's preaching text comes from 1 Kings 19:1-18, the story of Elijah the prophet. The title of the text indicates the persistence of the Hebrew…
Theophany Theophany means, “God is in the House”. Isaiah’s experience is overwhelming and “awesome” in the greatest sense of the word. You will notice in the text Isaiah 6: 1-13…
The journalist, H.L. Mencken, defined Puritanism as "the haunting fear that someone, somewhere, might be happy." This is in direct opposition to the joyfulness of today's texts from Zephaniah and…