Mark 11:12-19 Just before reading the scripture lesson last Sunday, the story of Jesus' protest march from Bethany to just outside Jerusalem, I mentioned that my plan for Lent this year is treat each of the 6 Sundays as one of the days during Jesus' last week. We're on week 2 of Lent, which means…
The Winter of our Discontent
Introduction to the Scripture lesson: Before we read the scripture lesson this morning, let me explain briefly why we're reading what we are. This year I want to take the bull by the horns. The bull I want to take by the horns is the one that claims Lent is properly a season of self-sacrifice…
Too Hot to Handle
There is an old story about a church school teacher who asked a young girl in her class why her little brother wasn't coming to church school any longer. The girl replied, "Well, to tell the truth, he just can't stand Jesus!" Her brother had more of Jesus than he wanted. There is something about…
Feb 27 — The Kings' Apophasis
It's the penultimate Sunday in Epiphany today. Which is only interesting because despite the fact that it is the last Sunday in February, the church calendar still has us harkening back to the birth of Jesus. I'm not one to observe the letter of the church calendar law, by any means, but I do like…
Feb. 20 — To Hear a Poem a Second Time
Readings: Psalm 23 Excerpt from Grace and Personality by John Oman God does not conduct His rivers, like arrows, to the sea. The ruler and compass are only for finite mortals who labour, by taking thought, to overcome their limitations, and are not for the Infinite mind. The expedition demanded by man's small power and…