The Leaving of Room 47

February 3, 2026 / admin / Sermons

I think I’ve made a breakthrough. Or rather, we have – we Americans have made a breakthrough.

Come and See

January 18, 2026 / admin / Sermons

So what is it? What is being offered?

In Jordan

January 11, 2026 / admin / Sermons, Uncategorized

…this week, our worst fears have been realized.

Of Pilgrims and Tyrants

January 6, 2026 / admin / Sermons

They were not an “elite force.”

What’s in a Naming

December 21, 2025 / admin / Sermons

What does it mean to be named by God?

The Fulcrum

November 30, 2025 / admin / Sermons

On Saturday October 11th, in the early afternoon I received a text from my daughter Isabel’s best friend Charlotte. Charlotte was with Isabel and James at the birth center. In the text, Charlotte informed me that Isabel had not dilated beyond 8 centimeters, and that she had developed a fever. My daughter’s active […]

Work

November 16, 2025 / admin / Sermons

pretty soon I end up ruminating about perfection and absurdity… Let me explain.

To Climb a Tree

November 3, 2025 / admin / Sermons

Zacchaeus’ whole world was at risk.

Fray without Ceasing

October 29, 2025 / admin / Sermons

About 10 years ago, Cary and I happened to find a really good deal on an extremely beautiful dining room table. Oh… it is gorgeous… As I recall… The table is made of cherry wood, carefully and elegantly finished. It is quite a lovely thing to behold. I think… Actually, the only time […]

Qoheleth’s Circles

October 23, 2025 / admin / Sermons

Each phrase creates a circle of meaning.