March 1, 2020 First Sunday in Lent Scripture reading – Matthew 4: 1-11 A common expression when someone has passed away is to ponder: “If I only had one more day with him or her…I would love that.” This is …
March 1, 2020 First Sunday in Lent Scripture reading – Matthew 4: 1-11 A common expression when someone has passed away is to ponder: “If I only had one more day with him or her…I would love that.” This is …
February 23, 2020 Transformation of the Lord Scripture readings – Exodus 24: 12-18 and Matthew 17: 1-9 After World War II was over, the Soviet Union immediately began trying to gain control of all of Germany. The Western powers actively …
February 16, 2020 Sixth Sunday After Epiphany Scripture readings – Deuteronomy 30: 15-20 and Matthew 5: 21-37 When the old-time vaudeville comedian, W. C. Fields, was dying in 1946, his friend – another old-time comedian named Groucho Marx – visited …
February 9, 2020 Fifth Sunday After Epiphany Scripture reading – Matthew 5: 13-20 In our time, when someone refers to the phrase “salt of the earth” it describes a really solid person, someone who has a common touch with people, …
February 2, 2020 Fourth Sunday of Epiphany Scripture reading – Matthew 5: 1-12 Today’s reading from the Gospel of Matthew is commonly known as “The Sermon on the Mount.” It is also called “The Beatitudes.” Either title indicates that it …
January 26, 2020 Third Sunday of Epiphany Scripture readings – Isaiah 9: 1-4 and Matthew 4: 12-17 As you look at this poster of Uncle Sam, what do you remember about it? The character of Uncle Sam has represented America …
January 12, 2020 Baptism of the Lord Scripture readings – Isaiah 42: 1-9 and Matthew 3: 13-17 In the past two months or so, my wife and I have gone out to dinner with various folks on various occasions. Sometimes …
December 29, 2019 First Sunday After Christmas Scripture reading – Matthew 2: 13-23 In this day and age, it is becoming somewhat rare to have good neighbors and to know them all well. There was a time in our country …
December 22, 2019 Fourth Sunday of Advent Scripture reading – Matthew 3: 1-12 Advent Sermon series: “Faces in the Crowd” About 2000 years ago, when wicked King Herod ruled Judea, the Most High sent me on seven extraordinary missions to …