This is a question my eight year daughter asked me before Good Friday service tonight. And it is a good question. An important one. One … Papa, why does no one cry when Jesus dies?Read more
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Jesus as Noah
In trying to learn more about the historic interpretation of the Baptism of our Lord, I came across something that I had never considered before. … Jesus as NoahRead more
The Circumcision and Baptism of our Lord
Every year I get a little uncomfortable listening to others talk about the Circumcision of Jesus and the his Baptism. Among my peers, the major … The Circumcision and Baptism of our LordRead more
New Year, People, Heart, and Name
I will admit that in my early years of ministry, I always was a little uncomfortable with preaching the circumcision and naming of Jesus on … New Year, People, Heart, and NameRead more
“Oh Wow. Oh Wow. Oh Wow.”
Perhaps it is a case of approaching something with overhyped expectations. Or perhaps I simply am biased being far from an iHead (my moniker for … “Oh Wow. Oh Wow. Oh Wow.”Read more
Loss of a child – a mediation
During my last sleep, I had a vivid dream which shook me long after I woke. In the dream, one of my children was killed … Loss of a child – a mediationRead more
Justice Served: Osama
Deep down we all know that justice must be served. I think that is why the news of Osama’s death felt so wonderfully right. The … Justice Served: OsamaRead more
Those Changed Forever
I don’t usually post sermons here, but this one I decided to post. The audio is below. Just click play. I will reference the pictures … Those Changed ForeverRead more
The Meek King: Palm Sunday
Article first published as The Meek King: Palm Sunday on Blogcritics. Kings and Rulers. The news gives us two very different pictures. First, we have … The Meek King: Palm SundayRead more