Conviction, Conversion and Consummation
Proper 24: Epistle, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Many readers of the Bible recognize that the Apostle Paul had a special place of fellowship with the Thessalonians. His language and...
He'll Do Anything
Proper 24: Old Testament, Isaiah 45:1-7 Isaiah 45:1-7 I cannot imagine there is anything I would not do to care for, or to protect my sons. Now, they are fully capable of taking care of themselves. They’re both...
Can't We Just Stay Home
Proper 23: Gospel, Matthew 22:1-14 Matthew 22:1-14 Have you ever received an invitation to a wedding and for any number of reasons the timing of it just didn’t fit...
Peace of God... God of Peace
Proper 23: Epistle, Philippians 4:4-13 Philippians 4:4-13 The Holy Spirit is a craftsman. The universe is clear witness to that. But there is a brief passage in Paul’s...
Worth the Wait
Proper 23: Old Testament, Isaiah 25:6-9 Isaiah 25:6-9 Dinner plans can be better kept secret. Especially when the plans are for a special night out at a...
What's the Point
Proper 22: Gospel, Matthew 21:33-46 Matthew 21:33-46 Our gospel this week begins with these words, “Hear another parable.” I cannot help but see Jesus here as...
The End and the Means
Proper 22: Epistle, Philippians 3:4b-14 Philippians 3:4b-14 The woman who had followed the Lord Jesus all her life with a sharp mind, full heart and busy hands had been reduced in the...
Not a Happy Ending
Proper 22: Old Testament, Isaiah 5:1-7 Isaiah 5:1-7 Things seem fine at the outset of today’s reading. Isaiah 5 begins as a pleasant parable. Oh how the Lord crafts his Word through his...
End of Discussion
Proper 21: Gospel, Matthew 21: 23-27 Matthew 21:23-27 I became a Christian as a college student. I love to tell the story, because it was such a major interruption in the course of my life...
Holding Fast
Proper 21: Epistle, Philippians 2:14-18 Phillippians 2:14-18 We’ve all been challenged I’m sure through the past few months. Schedules have changed. Daily process has altered, for some almost beyond measure...
