Sermons

In Luke’s Gospel we hear the story of Jesus lamenting over Jerusalem. He compares himself to a hen who longs to shelter her chicks under her wings. In this day and age, people would probably want Jesus to choose a more powerful symbol–an Eagle or Hawk. But Jesus chooses a bird of

On this first Sunday of Lent we hear again the story of Jesus wandering in the wilderness, where he fasted and faced temptation. We consider what it means to full and empty and how God’s Spirit accompanies us through both seasons to strengthen us and help us on our way. In the days where

It is easy to feel tired in these days–tired of so much bad news, so much division, so much that is outside of our control. Today we hear the story of how wakefulness, even when tired, helped the disciples to see Jesus in a new way. As we move toward Lent, we consider what spiritual

In the Old and New Testament Lectionary readings for this Sunday, we hear what seems the near-impossible task of forgiveness–particularly of enemies. This difficult task seems impossible on the surface of human existence, reactions and emotions. But it is love, and love that is the source