Tag Archives: hope
At the Edge of Existence
A Holy Week meditation. It is a hard story to hear. The passion narrative. Especially told in its entirety. Beginning with Jesus’ final entry into Jerusalem. The unplanned and humble procession. The hurried welcome of his followers. It was a … Continue reading
Posted in Preaching, Sermons, Theology, Worship
Tagged Christianity, Good Friday, Gospel of Luke, Holy Week, hope, love, Palm Sunday, preaching, worship
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It’s not really about the Waffles, after all…
The first thing that happened is a reporter from the Wall Street Journal called me and said, “Someone told me about this thing called ‘Waffle Church,’ and I just had to find out more.” And then she proceeded to write … Continue reading
Posted in Sermons, St. Lydia's, Theology, Waffle Church
Tagged Advent, communion, hope, Luke 1, Rebecca Stevens, St. Lydia's, Waffle Church, Wall Street Journal, Zachary Walter, Zecheriah
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As If…
Today was bittersweet. I was back with the good folks at Christ Presbyterian Church by the Sea in Broad Channel, Queens, for the first time in a month, and I am beginning to say my goodbyes (or, as I hope … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Sermons
Tagged Advent, disaster relief, hope, peace, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, sermon, Superstorm Sandy
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gather the folks. tell the stories. 