Cracked

by | Feb 5, 2018 | Uncategorized

Sermon at Madras United Methodist Church, January 28, 2018 Mark 1:21-28 21 They went to Capernaum; and when the sabbath came, he entered the synagogue and taught. 22 They were astounded at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority, and not as the...

Green Light

by | Jan 21, 2018 | Uncategorized

Sermon at Grace First Lutheran Church, January 21, 2018 Mark 1:14-20 14 Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, 15 and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the...

God’s “No”

by | Dec 26, 2017 | Uncategorized

Sermon at Bend Church, December 24, 2017 If I had to sum up my life in just one word, it would be “yes.” Yes, I am beloved: by my family, by my spouse, by my community. Yes, I feel called to the meaningful work of loving people and loving the world. Yes, I believe our...

story/sacrament

by | Nov 18, 2017 | Uncategorized

Sermon at Nativity Lutheran Church – November 17, 2017 John 1:6-8, 19-28 6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7 He came as a witness to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. 8 He himself was not the light, but he came to...