As some of you know by now, last Saturday night, my maternal grandfather, the Rev. Ken Sent passed away in his sleep.  As you would guess, the past week has been one full of reflection. If you were to read his obituary, you would find what feels like a never-ending list of experiences in service … More Good vs. Evil: Michael and All Angels

Luke 15:1-10, Psalm 51:1-1 Our scripture texts for this weekend draw our attention to the topics of sin, repentance, and forgiveness. In our Gospel we find two of Jesus’ more well-known parables.  The Parable of the Lost Sheep and The Parable of the Lost Coin.  Both reflecting on the rejoicing in heaven that takes place … More Sinned and Forgiven

Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost 8 September 2019 (Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Psalm 1 Philemon 1-21 Luke 14:25-33) “Loyalty with a transformed Heart!” My most intriguing question each year on Rally Day weekend is: what are we rallying for? There’s nothing worse than going to a rally and not knowing what the rally is all about! In today’s … More “Loyalty with a transformed heart!”

Luke 14:1-14 Ya know I love ya right?  Seriously.  It’s not a trick question.  I hope ya know I love you. In his letter to the Ephesians, St. Paul calls us to preach the truth in love, that we would grow to become in every respect the body of him who is the head… Christ.  … More Christ our Head