Monthly Archives: November 2013

Lincoln on Thanksgiving

I came across President Lincoln’s “Proclamation of Thanksgiving” several years ago.  For a few years I read it before we ate our Thanksgiving meal. Like many things, it got overlooked in recent years and I forgot about until recently. Last … Continue reading

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“If Jesus is not your king he’s just another dude” a sermon on Luke 23:32-43

11/24/2013 Christ the King a sermon on Luke 23:32-43 “If Jesus is not your king he’s just another dude” St. Michael’s Lutheran Church New Canaan, CT

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Rethinking the Harvest and the Kingdom

(Jesus) said, “The harvest is plentiful,     but the laborers are few; therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest. Go on your way. See,          I am sending you out … Continue reading

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“Mind made up” a confirmation sermon on Luke 21:8-19

11/17/2013 Confirmation Sunday a sermon on Luke 21:8-21 “Mind made up” St. Michael’s Lutheran Church New Canaan, CT

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Tired and Hungry

Don’t read this the wrong way because I’m not complaining. I love my family, my home, my friends, my work, and my church.  But I’m tired. Maybe you are tired too. I’m tired of waiting. Tired of talking.  Tired of making plans. Tired of lack of … Continue reading

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“Not too short to see” a sermon on Luke 19:1-10

11/10/2013 a sermon on Luke 19:1-10 “Not too short to see” St. Michael’s Lutheran Church New Canaan, CT

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“The trouble with mirrors” a sermon for Reformation Sunday, John 8:31-36

10/27/2013 – Reformation Sunday a sermon on John 8:31-36 “The trouble with mirrors” St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, New Canaan, CT

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“Wear your sticker” a sermon for All Saints Sunday, Luke 6:20-31

11/03/2013  All Saints Sunday a sermon on Luke 6:20-31 “Wear your sticker” St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, New Canaan, CT

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