Speaker: The Rev. Greg Farrand
In the Gospel reading this week, Jesus taps into an ancient metaphor from the Hebrew scriptures. That of God as the shepherd and his people Israel as his sheep. But Jesus adds some bold new dimensions. He declares that he is the ...Speaker: The Rev. Nathan M. Finnin
There are things we do as children, that when I look back on now, don’t make a bit of sense to me. I’m not talking about things that just seem simple now that I’m older, like hide and seek, or a 10 piece puzzle set. I’m ...Speaker: The Rev. Virginia Herring
Many of you know I was recently privileged to make a trip to Israel. In the days after I returned, a friend called, asking questions about my travel. We’d been talking for several minutes when she remarked, “You know, since ...Speaker: The Rev. Virginia Herring
Good Friday Meditation 1 2012 “…for by virtue of your cross Joy has come to the whole world.” How can this cross, standing here, be an instrument of joy? It is stark, almost elegant in its simplicity. ...Speaker: The Rev. Virginia Herring
Even early in the day, the plaza was crowded with people of every size and shape, every age, many races, nationalities, and colors. The sun was warm, and smells were beginning to permeate the atmosphere: the smell of unwashed bodies, ...Speaker: The Rev. Nathan M. Finnin
“You do not know what I am doing, but later you will understand.” It’s funny what you miss when you don’t have cable television. When I was in graduate school, my roommate and I debated whether or not we wanted to get cable. ...Speaker: The Rev. Dr. Craven E. Williams
I have always been a fan of boxing - real, pure amateur boxing; not the blood sport known as professional boxing. One of the most talented boxers of our time was Mike Tyson a person of amazing talent - when controlled. In an ...Speaker: The Rev. Dr. Craven E. Williams
In today’s Gospel, we have the Greeks, coming to see Jesus. As John loves to say, they were seeking the light about which they had heard. Both Philip and Andrew inform Jesus of the Greeks’ desire to see him. But Jesus seems ...Speaker: The Rev. Dr. Craven E. Williams
Monday - the beginning of Holy Week - a difficult time for many preachers. Here we stand between the Passion and the Resurrection. Yesterday was Sunday of the Passion, overflowing with rich homiletical material, adorned with brilliant ...