Easter 7C John 17:20-26 Once upon a time there was a small Lutheran congregation that had a bit of a problem. They could not decide if they should stand, sit or kneel during the prayers. Over time, this little problem had become a big disagreement and then a big fight. People spoke meanly and cruelly…
Easter 5C Revelation 21:1-6 The Book of Revelation. (and that’s Revelation not RevelationS) Of all the books of scripture, this one seems to cause the most questions and curiosity amongst Christians. When you ask most people about this book, they will tell you the first thing that comes to their mind is something about the…
In anticipation of Maundy Thursday, here’s a reprint post from a couple of years ago that looks at the John 13 text about footwashing. Earlier today some colleagues and I had a bit of a debate and discussion about foot washing. It was timely since tomorrow is Maundy Thursday and footwashing, a common occurence on this…
John 20:11-16, Psalm 139 a Lenten Wednesday sermon They have taken my Lord away and I do not know where they have laid him. Ever feel like that? I know I do. For some reason Lent always reminds me of those times when it seems like we can’t find God no matter how hard we…
All Saints Sunday Year B Isaiah 25:6-9, Revelation 21:1-6a, John 11:32-44 For weeks now we’ve had some difficult topics to deal with in the scriptures each Sunday. From camels and needles, the rich struggling to fit into heaven, to divorce and very high, nearly unreachable standards. Even the reformation can be difficult to talk about, especially…
Shepherdess Writes 