What’s Stirring Within You?
In today’s Gospel Lesson, Jesus is preaching in the synagogue in Nazareth, where he had been raised. “No prophet gains acceptance in His native place,” Jesus says. Then, as He […]
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Get a Ladder!
The famed French Catholic Priest Abbe Pierre, who was known for his work for the homeless and hurting, was once called in to help a homeless family who had been
Heavenly Heights
For two thousand years, Christians have been marveling at Jesus’ miracle of changing water into wine at the wedding feast in Cana. We all love the miracle stories in the
Grasshopper, Anyone?
The gospel message often comes to us through a messenger, whether it’s an angel whispering into Mary’s ear, or a parent telling a child a story, or a prophet standing
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The Greatest Short Story Ever Told
The short story is among the most celebrated genres in American Literature. Notable authors of the form include Stephen King, Jack London, Ray Bradbury, William Faulkner, and Ernest Hemingway, to
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No Women Back Then?
In her best-selling book, “Founding Mothers,” the late journalist Cokie Roberts offers an inspiring look at the founding fathers’ patriotic and passionate wives, sisters, and mothers. The author writes about
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The Wonder of it All!
There is a “Peanuts” comic strip in which little Lucy says that Christmas is a time for kindness and goodwill when we accept one another — welcoming others into our
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The Weight of a Snowflake
“Tell me the weight of a snowflake,” a tiny sparrow asked a wild dove. “Nothing more than nothing,” was the answer. “In that case, I must tell you a marvelous
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Fun God
There is a bumper-sticker you might have seen that reads, simply, “God is fun.” Not many of us, perhaps, are accustomed to thinking of God in this way. Yet, God
Fruitful and Nut-Free
After the first lecture in a college philosophy course, the professor asked for questions. “What is the difference between learning and wisdom?” a student asked. “Learning,” said the professor, is…...
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Radical Faith
Do you position yourself as a conservative or a liberal, right-wing, or left-wing – Republican, Democrat, Independent? Or instead of identifying with a political label, do you prefer something like
Inscribed For All Time
In most Christian traditions, the symbol of the Cross is fashioned from an upright and one crosspiece. However, in the Russian Orthodox tradition, it is shaped somewhat differently. In addition
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The People We Are
In today’s Gospel Lesson, Jesus reminds His disciples of the difficulties they will encounter along the bumpy road of life. He speaks of “wars and tumults,” of “nation rising against
Tomorrow, Ever New
There will be a new tomorrow There will be a brighter day There will be a new tomorrow Love will find a way These lines are from a popular song
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Nobody’s Perfect!
Today’s Gospel Lesson begins with a man named Zacchaeus, a wealthy Tax Collector, a swindler, and extorter of sorts. His wealth is tainted: ill-gotten. At the time of today’s Lesson,
Children’s Sunday Sermons October 2019
Children’s Sunday Sermon October 6, 2019 Good morning boys and girls! Today we are going to talk about a word you have heard many times. The word is FAITH. What
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What’s the Gospel According to You?
A wise person once said, “I’ve learned that to ignore the facts, does not change the facts.” Which reminds me of the story of a man who had become an
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God, I Need Help!
In his book entitled, “For the Love of God,” the late author Dr. Wayne Dyer offered a reflection on his prayer life. He writes . . . “I find God
All of Us “Others”
There is a French play that contains a passage that might go on haunting you all week long if you let it sink in. In the story, all the good
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Lean on Me!
There is a beautiful allegory in which “Knowledge” is depicted as a robust and handsome knight — making his way over a vast expanse of earth… With each step, he
