In the Spring of 2020, I worked out my preaching schedule for the summer. First on deck - the Book of Esther. Long one of my favorite books of the Bible, Esther recounts a story of dramatic reversal. It is a story that gives flesh to Mary's words in the Magnificat: the mighty are ripped down from … [Read more...]
The Weight of Dust
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...]
