Proper 20, Yr C Luke 16:1-13
“Whoever is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much; and whoever is dishonest in a very little is dishonest also in much.”
Today we meet someone who exemplifies very poor stewardship—on several levels. Jesus tells the story of a rich man’s dishonest business manager. The rich man finds [...]
Archive for September, 2007
Good Stewardship out of Community
Posted in Sermons on September 23, 2007 | No Comments »
Rejoice! The Lost Has Been Found!
Posted in Sermons on September 17, 2007 | No Comments »
Proper 19C Luke 15:1-10
This week, the lost has been found. Bowie State student Julian McCormick disappeared on September 1st. For eight days, his frantic family, friends and neighbors searched for him. They searched “roads around [Julian’s] house and several of the possible routes between Bowie and College Park.” [1] Nothing.
Friends used community e-mail lists, posted [...]
Last Roses of Summer
Posted in Uncategorized on September 14, 2007 | 2 Comments »
When I bought this house, I found a collection of unexpected treasures: four or five tomato plants along a fence next to the driveway in the back of the house. In mid-August, they were starting to ripen quite nicely. And so for the past month, I have made a daily morning pilgrimage out back to [...]
On the Road with Jesus
Posted in Sermons on September 10, 2007 | No Comments »
Proper 18C Luke 14:25-33
Wherever the young preacher goes, crowds follow. At first, they gather around him at dinner tables and in town squares. Soon, they start to follow him down the road. This young man from Nazareth speaks with power and authority. And along with powerful preaching and teaching, he heals sick people. He restores [...]
The Moving Saga Continued
Posted in Uncategorized on September 7, 2007 | 1 Comment »
So, we are moved into our new abode in Laurel. The delay in posting this was due to several things, including preparing for my first Sunday at St. Philip’s–which took some homiletic twists and turns, I must say, before the final version was ready for prime time–and another major bump in the road: Lion King [...]
Mind Your Manners and Come To The Table
Posted in Sermons on September 2, 2007 | No Comments »
There’s one thing for sure about that Martha Stewart. Martha Stewart knows hospitality. Yes, the doyenne of decorating does know how to throw a great party. And for those of us not so well versed in hosting a party, all we have to do is to buy one of Martha’s Living magazines or go to [...]
