Monthly Archives: June 2015

“Holding on with both hands” a sermon on Mark 5:24-34

6/28/2015 Sermon on Mark 5:24-24 “Holding on with both hands” St. Paul Lutheran Church Old Saybrook, CT

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A Few Thoughts on Healing (Minute Message)

2 minutes on Mark 5:21-43 St. Paul Lutheran Church Old Saybrook, CT

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“Peace. Be Still! Are You Listening?” a sermon after the shootings at Emaunel AME Church

6/21/2015 Sermon on Mark 4:35-41 and Psalm 46 After the shootings at Emanuel AME Church Charleston, SC “Peace. Be Still! Are you Listening?” Both of these letters were read in worship prior to the Psalm and Gospel: ELCA Presiding Bishop Eaton’s … Continue reading

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Calming the Storm (minute message)

2 minutes on Mark 4:35-41 St. Paul Lutheran Church Old Saybrook, CT

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“Finding New Shade” a sermon on Mark 4:21-33 and 2 Corinthians 5:14-19

6/14/2015 Sermon on Mark 4:21-33                                        & 2 Corinthians 5:14-19 “Finding New Shade” St. Paul Lutheran Church Old Saybrook, CT     … Continue reading

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“Building Living Stones,” my review of THE DiGiTAL CATHEDRAL, by Keith Anderson

“A Cathedral is an immersive experience of faith formation, with the images, architecture, people, music, and ritual all serving to form those who enter that space. Part of the genius of Cathedrals is the way they affect and shape us … Continue reading

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“A Sermon You Can Remember” on Mark 3:19b-35

Extraordinary Time 6/7/2015 Sermon on Mark 3:19b-35 “A Sermon You Can Remember” St. Paul Lutheran Church Old Saybrook, CT

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Godspeed Cedar Lodge – Thoughts on Camp, Holy Places, and Relationships

One of my holy places is no more. Last week I got word that a beloved cabin named Cedar Lodge was at long last torn down at Crossways Camping Ministries at Pine Lake Camp in Waupaca, WI. Cedar was a … Continue reading

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“Athanasius Against the World” A sermon for Holy Trinity Sunday

5/31/2015 Holy Trinity Isaiah 6:3-8; Romans 8:14-17; John 3:16-17 “Athanasius Against the World” St. Paul Lutheran Church Old Saybrook, CT

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