Gospel: Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 There’s a subtext of vulnerability found in today’s passage from Luke. The 70 sent by Jesus to go out ahead of him are sent with the admonition to carry nothing with them on their journey: no…
Epistle: Galatians 5:1, 13-25; Gospel: Luke 9:51-62 During my pre-seminary life, particularly during my time as a Capitol Hill press secretary, one of the tasks that often presented the greatest challenge was speechwriting. Let me rephrase that: one of the…
Gospel: Luke 8:26-39 As our lectionary moves through its regular three-year cycle, we’re allowed opportunities to consider the readings in fresh ways through the lens of the progression of our lives. While the readings are consistent and repetitive our journeys…
Gospel: John 16:12-15 Trinity Sunday: the one day each year when clergy try more than usual to avoid being labeled heretics by theological experts. This is without question one of the trickiest Sundays for a preacher to step into the…
Gospel: John 17:20-26 It’s incredibly powerful to know someone is praying for you. For some, having that feeling might bring about a deep and surprising emotional response. For many, it may frankly be difficult to put into words exactly how…