Ash Wednesday is one of my favorite days in the church calendar, but there is no question that it is a strongly counter-cultural observance. This year's Ash Wednesday sermon looked at how we find hope in what seems to many to be a grim worship service. … [Read more...]
Weird Bible Stories
One way that I have enjoyed helping people dive deeper into Scripture is by inviting them to experience parts of the Bible that they may never have seen before. The weird and unusual Bible stories. A few years ago, I drafted this five-week sermon series, The Bible's Believe It Or Not. Each week … [Read more...]
Listening Changes Everything
Hey there! After a slight (4 year!) hiatus, my sermon podcast has returned. I'd love for you to take a listen - I'll even embed it right here so that all you have to do is press play. The texts for this sermon were 1 Kings 19:9-13a, Psalm 85:8-13, James 1:19-20, 22-25; and John 21:1-19 (you … [Read more...]
Moana and the Gospel
I like to explore those places where popular culture and faith intersect. Most recently at Spirit of Joy!, we used illustrations and themes from the movie Moana to explore God's call and purpose for our lives. For those who were asking, here are some of the ways we drew out those … [Read more...]
