Monthly Archives: January 2016

Jesus tells parables so the people will not understand. That’s not how we usually describe parables. We usually say that a parable is an earthly story with a heavenly meaning. That is, Jesus tells parables so that we can understand … Continue reading →

In every Christian Tradition (except perhaps extremist Calvinism – I’m looking at you, Westboro Baptist Chipmunks!) the “Rubber Hitting the Road” moment is when you recognize that, under Christ, the new life is lived not for self, but for the … Continue reading →

Not a few people found my arguments against intinction unpersuasive. Even though the express command of Christ is “Take eat… Drink of it all of you…”, I was told, “I feel that…”, “I think it could be…”, “I prefer”… Stop me … Continue reading →

Since we have services on the Octave of the Epiphany, we celebrate the Baptism of Jesus at that time. Which opens up Epiphany 1 for the historic reading of the boy Jesus in the temple. And here  is the sermon … Continue reading →

The Word of the Lord that we consider this day, Don’s Confirmation Verse, Proverbs, the 30th chapter: Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. The Word of the Lord. In … Continue reading →