Questions of Identity: A Sermon on Matthew 16:13-20
Preached at United Reformed Church of Clifton, August 23, 2020. In our Scripture lesson, Jesus asks the disciples, “Who do … Continue reading Questions of Identity: A Sermon on Matthew 16:13-20
Month: August 2020
Learning to Sing at My Father’s Side
From an early age, my father instilled in me a love of sacred music. As children we attended church every … Continue reading Learning to Sing at My Father’s Side
Happy Birthday to Musings and Wonderment
This is an invitation for new readers to consider following my blog. Here are four samples of posts from the first year of Musings and Wonderment” Continue reading Happy Birthday to Musings and Wonderment
Peter’s Rock (or why there are so many denominations)
Have you ever wondered why there are so many different Christian denominations? Zora Neale Hurston in her book Of Mules and Men, tells an African-American folktale that gives a whimsical answer to that question. Continue reading Peter’s Rock (or why there are so many denominations)
A Woman of Faith: Matthew 15:21-28
“In the Kingdom of God, we are not to assume the role of greedy bouncers at the door checking IDs. Rather we are to take our place on our knees, shoulder to shoulder with this woman of great faith, pleading ‘Have mercy on me, O Lord.’” James Boyce Continue reading A Woman of Faith: Matthew 15:21-28
Being the Best Man
Some thoughts on John 3:30 “He must increase, but I must decrease.” Over 45 years ago, my younger brother, Brad, … Continue reading Being the Best Man
Porcupine Meatballs and Love
How you perceive things depends on your perspective. For my mother, porcupine meatballs were a reminder of hard times. For me,they are a comfort food and a reminder of love. Continue reading Porcupine Meatballs and Love
Walking on the Water: A Sermon on Matthew 14: 22-32
This story isn’t about Peter’s faith or lack of it. This story is about Jesus, the Savior. What is required is not faith in your ability to walk on water. Rather, what is required is that you cry out, “Lord, save me!” Continue reading Walking on the Water: A Sermon on Matthew 14: 22-32
Bread in the Wilderness: A Sermon on Matthew 14: 13-21
What did the disciples see when Jesus fed the five thousand. This is an imaginative retelling of the story from the perspective of Philip
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