Common Lectionary

All Saints DayNovember 4, 2001To Seek And Save the LostLuke 19:1-10This summer I led a study group on prayer at church. Arriving early one night, I found myself alone in a quiet empty church. I walked over t a ... Continue Reading...

Proper 17September 2, 2001Save my Seat!Luke 14:7-11Pride -- is there a more dangerous and subtle sin? It's a sin that we often overlook in our self-righteousness. In our eyes it pales in comparison to the more ... Continue Reading...

July 1, 2001Proper 8From Misery to Ministry1 Kings 19:15-16; 19-21"Mary" sat across from me. Sadness and fear were etched in the lines of her face. The depths of her pain touched me. She had relocated to care f... Continue Reading...

May 6, 2001Fourth Sunday of EasterWhen the "Good" Die YoungActs 9:36-43A song by Billy Joel says, "Only the good die young." I beg to differ. Billy the Kid only made it to 22, John Dillinger, 31, and Alexander ... Continue Reading...

March 4, 2001First Sunday in LentShowdown In The WildernessLuke 4:1-13There's a showdown afoot in these verses. The good guy and the evil guy are facing off. The good guy wins. Why?I. The ShowdownThe devil knew... Continue Reading...

January 7, 2001Baptism of the Lord Asking for DirectionsLuke 3:15-17; 21-22During a recent renovation project at a major university, the following sign was noticed hanging over the main door of the library: "Du... Continue Reading...

All Saints DayNovember 5, 2000Victory Over DeathJohn 11:32-44Over the course of the summer I've attended the funerals of two family members. Separated by two weeks, both were quite unexpected and devastating. M... Continue Reading...

Proper 17 (B)September 3, 2000Celebrate LifeSong of Solomon 2:8-13Can you remember the first time you fell in love? Maybe you were in high school, spending hours on the phone talking to the guy or girl of your ... Continue Reading...

Proper 8July 2, 2000Healing Humanity's HurtsMark 5:21-43Anyone can sneer at our human condition, consider our plight, examine our mixed up motives, or watch our folly. But what can be done about it? Some claim ... Continue Reading...

Third Sunday of EasterMay 7, 2000What Jesus' Followers Must DoLuke 24:36b-48The Gospels tell us that Jesus called His disciples and taught them for three years. Read His Sermon on the Mount to see an example of... Continue Reading...