You are not far

You are not far (Click on the sermon title for a .pdf copy)
Mark 12:28-34
November 1, 2015

You are not far from the kingdom of God.

How I wish it were true!  But we seem far, so very far from that day.  So very far from the day when wolves and sheep live together in peace.  So very far from the day when swords are hammered into plows. … Continue reading ...

Two little copper coins

Two little copper coins (Click on the sermon title for a .pdf copy)
Mark 12:41-44
November 8, 2015

Which hand has the penny in it?  Both!  I have two pennies, two little copper coins in my hands, just like she did, just like you do.  Take out your coins.  Put them in your hands.  Look at them.  Admire them.  Cherish them.… Continue reading ...

When the curse is a blessing

When the curse is a blessing (Click on the sermon title for a .pdf copy)
Mark 13:1-8
November 15, 2015

Sometimes life is sweet …

When your puppy jumps up on the bed and licks you in the face.

When your two-and-a-half year old granddaughter FaceTimes you.

In the midst of the silence, the holy silence, when nothing needs to be said, because in that moment, nothing needs to be said.… Continue reading ...