Monthly Archives: May 2011
Pictures of my Brain
These are my notes from the Festival of Homiletics. This is how my brain works. Mind mapping notes actually helps me remember better. Enjoy!
Ordinary Time
One of the things I love about following the church calendar is that it recognizes the rhythms of life. From Advent to Easter we are caught up in the drama of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. These seasons … Continue reading
Great Bible Study Resource
I just received a copy of the Luther Seminary magazine and learned about a great online Bible Study resource called Enter the Bible.
Sermon…Shepherd of Hope: 1 Peter 2:19-25
Friday night I finally watched the movie “Slumdog Millionaire.” It was a shocking look at a grim reality in India.. I can’t think of a worse scenario for a child. This little boy named Jamal saw his mother was murdered … Continue reading
Day Off Doodle
I actually took the day off today, for real. To prove it, I went to a movie, all by myself, right in the middle of the day, then walked home in the beautiful sonshine. It reminded me of my days … Continue reading
1 Peter 2:11-3:7… Getting Perspective on the Passage
1 Peter 2:13-3:7 In today’s world of information we have access to a broader perspective than ever before in history. Our perspective is both wide and deep. It is wide in that we can look at the entire globe in … Continue reading
Upon Bin Laden’s Demise
As a citizen of the Empire that grants me all the creature comforts of electricity, indoor plumbing, on Demand HD Cable Television, 4G wireless networks, fast food, and freedom of speech, religion, etc. I must confess that I reacted to … Continue reading
Sermon…A Gift of Hope
Hope. Sometimes this is a difficult concept to grasp. It’s one of those words that we say often, but when asked to define, it can be difficult to pin down. I found it especially hard to focus on a season … Continue reading
