GOD’S PERSPECTIVE A Sermon on Psalm 126 The Lord has done great things for us, and we are glad indeed! In my early days here, I wrote something for your e-newsletter. It was about Robert Wicks, a writer, therapist and spiritual guide. Wicks is also a popular speaker. His Brooklyn accent helps bring his stories […]
A LONG, LOVING LOOK A Sermon on Mark 10:17-31 Is it here? Is it finally here? Spring was sprung an eternity ago, and for the longest time, it’s felt like an endless summer. But one day last week, I opened the front door back home, and I took a deep breath. Yes, it’s Fall in […]
THE SCANDAL OF RECOVERY A Sermon on Mark 9:38-50 When I turned eighteen, I thought I was a real man. An oldest son and high school graduate with honors, I enrolled in a prestigious university, on full scholarship. Now . . . I’d been invited to join a fraternity! I also joined another well-known, unofficial […]
WELCOME THE CHILDREN OF GOD: Part One A Sermon on Mark 9:30-37 Last week, while I was getting ready to leave my house in Memphis and visit a clergy friend who is now in hospice, I decided I needed to spend some time in prayer. I sat down to pray. Soon after I had become […]
CONSTANTLY CALLED TO CONVERSION A Sermon on Mark 7:24-30 Have you met Tux? Tux is a new member of Rosa’s family. Tux is young and small and friendly. Sometimes, Tux comes to work with Rosa. When Tux wags that tail, I want to pet Tux. But right now, Tux is teething. That means Tux likes […]
BROKEN FOR ME, BROKEN FOR YOU A Sermon on John 6:56-69 Broken for me, broken for you / The body of Jesus, broken for you. I like to sing the Lord’s Prayer on Sunday. When we do, I remember the Fisherfolk. “Fisherfolk” was a stage name for musical artists who are also part of a […]
ANGER BEFORE SUNDOWN A Sermon on Ephesians 4:25-5:2 And they’ll know we are Christians by our love, by our love; Yes, they’ll know we are Christians by our love. It is my great privilege and pleasure to be with all of you today in this sacred place and community called Ascension. I am grateful to […]