I like church celebrations and festivals, and would feel cheated if I had to miss worship on those days. My favorite holy day is Maundy Thursday.  All other holy days … Read More

The Passion of Our Lord According to Luke Luke 22:1 — 23:56

Someone who had lived a long time told the new preacher,  “We know about our sin and guilt.  Tell us about God’s love and forgiveness.” The story of Mary and … Read More

In this spell-binding tale, a rich man’s son who has everything asks for his share of his father’s estate. He wants to see the world, find himself, live his own … Read More

To understand today’s story in Luke’s Gospel, we have to know that Jesus is on his way to Jerusalem. His radical teaching about God is becoming apparent.  A great opposition … Read More

Jesus had a plan for his ministry and mission. After months in the countryside, he headed for Jerusalem.  His time was running out, but he was determined to keep his … Read More

Jesus was in the wilderness 40 days, confronted by Satan with choices about his ministry. He chose to follow the leading of the Spirit.  Then angels visited him, and he … Read More

More than any other day of the church calendar, this is the time for truth. This is not a celebration.  Specifically in this service of ashes, it is the time … Read More

When I get to heaven, I’ll say “thanks be to God,” and greet loved ones already there. Then I want to ask the disciples what they thought about Jesus before … Read More

Jesus preached in his hometown and at first they liked what they heard – gracious words. But when he said that God’s love and mercy may be given to outsiders, … Read More