This morning let me just cut to the chase. If my sermon had a title it would be "Do I Embody My Intentions?" I didn't used to really...

“Do not be afraid,” the angel says, “I know that you are looking for Jesus – but he is not here.” (Matthew 28:1-10) The gospel/sermon...

Our temptations are not Jesus’ temptations, but from the garden to the wilderness, one method of the Tempter is the same. The Tempter –...

This morning is the feast of the Baptism of Jesus. And this occasion prompts an interesting question. Why does Jesus need to be...

We can be drawn into joy. Especially if we're open to letting go of our expectations. God always surprises. God always surpasses our...

Do you remember what it felt like to be a kid the night before Christmas? Not just the night before but the days leading up to it? What...

On Sunday, 10/6 at Good Shepherd we celebrated the Feast of St. Francis. At 10 am we invited creatures great and small (and stuffed!) to...

Arise. Shine. For your light has come. Happy New Year – 1st Sunday worship of 2019 – Feast of the Epiphany. Celebration not of light...

Why do we read the gospel from the center aisle? When you throw a pebble in a pond what happens? Kerplunk – and then circles –...

Good morning! It is so good to be with you this morning – worshipping as one congregation – worshipping together knowing that right...

Click the image to listen to the sermon. Despite the storms in our world right now, this morning’s gospel doesn’t deal with catastrophic...

A few weeks ago I was talking with a doctor who was telling me about a meeting dicussing patient satisfaction surveys – you know when...

In the name of the One who rose victorious from death so that we might know everlasting life – the Son of God – Jesus Christ – Amen. Rose...