The Wind of the Spirit
A Sermon on Acts 2:1-21 and John 15:26-27; 16:4-15 I think I have always loved the imagery of wind to describe the action of the Holy...
Does Ascension Matter?
So, I have to start this sermon by admitting that the Ascension is not something that I really ever talk about… I mean, sure, we mention...
On Love and Interdependence
A Sermon on John 15:9-17 and Acts 10:44-48 This coming Friday, myself and four of the wonderful members of Abiding Peace will gather with...
We're All Fruit - Diversity and Fruitful Faith
A sermon on Acts 8:26-40, and John 15:1-8 One of my all-time favorite movies is My Big Fat Greek Wedding. It tells the story of a...
Life-Giving Generousity
A sermon on 1 John 3: 16-24, and John 10:11-18 Today is Good Shepherd Sunday. And also Earth Day. Let the pastoral images in pastel...
Scars, Change, and Hope
A sermon on Luke 24:36b-48 A week or two ago, my daughter and I fell into a conversation about our various scars. Thankfully, in her 10...
Touchable Faithfulness
A Sermon on John 20:19-31 [Note - this sermon was preceded by a worship drama, performed by the youth and adults of the Abiding Peace...
Happily Ever After, or Cliffhanger?
A Sermon on Mark 16:1-8 I want to start out by taking a poll of your viewing preferences. Here’s the question: Which do you prefer –...
Love is a Circle
(A Sermon on John 13:1-17, 31b-35) I learned a song in church when I was a little girl, whose words are partially drawn from this gospel...
Seeing in the Dark
A Sermon on Mark 11:1-11 “After sending for the colt. After the procession. After the palms. After the cloak strewn-road. After the...