


Wisdom is Vindicated by All Her Children | A Visual Commentary on Luke 7:35
This visual commentary on Luke 7:35 explores what Jesus may have meant when he said “wisdom is vindicated by all her children.” He said this in response to how the crowd was confused and divided over whether Jesus was a man of God or a sinner. In this commentary I also explore our current confusion over the word sin.

Faith and Compassion | A Sermon on Luke 7:1-17 from the Narrative Lectionary
Download PowerPoint This sermon looks at two contrasting stories. The first is the powerful centurion who humbled himself and demonstrated unusual faith. The second is the widow who lost her only son and the compassion that Jesus has on her. These two stories...
Luke 2.1 Video Released! Rejection in Nazareth, Success in Capernaum | Luke 4:14-44
I just added the next video to the Gospel of Luke class. Luke Part 2.1. In Luke 4:14-44 Jesus is rejected in Nazareth, but his ministry launches from Capernaum. https://youtu.be/9W9zeno6ND0 This is page 4 of A Cartoonist’s Guide to Luke Study Luke with Me! at...
The Gospel of Luke in the Shadow of Tyranny
I’m struggling with how to be present as a pastor in this moment of life in the United States in light of certain executive orders that have been issued. Many of the people with whom I work and serve are terrified right now because their lives, and their...
Happy New Year, Christmas 2 and Epiphany | Visual Lectionary Downloads for January 5, 2025
Happy New Year!
This week the preacher has choices. Do you focus on the New Year, the Second Sunday of Christmas, Epiphany (which is on Monday), or all of the above?
While we will be in Luke this year, the RCL starts with John this week…in the beginning. That’s a good place to begin the New Year! Blessings on your preaching and teaching this week.