One of the most important - and most neglected - elements in the beginning of the interior life is the ability to respond to reality, to see the value and beauty in ordinary things, to come alive to the splendor that is all around us in the creatures of God.
— Thomas Merton, No Man is an Island
Unity Within Community
A sermon on the challenge the church faces living in divisive times.
Confession is Good for the Soul
A sermon I preached on the role of confession in our faith and community.
Finding God in the Dark Places
A sermon exploring how to experience joy during dark times.
The Word Became Flesh: Our Hope and Our Challenge
A Christmas sermon on the implications for us of Jesus’ humanity.
Stephen: The First Deacon and Martyr
I preached back-to-back sermons on the life of Stephen.
The Dishonest Manager
The Parable of the Dishonest Manager in Luke 16 is a tough one to understand.