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13 mins read|03/19/22
Gospel: Luke 15:1–3, 11–32 (Lent 4: Series C)
The thrill of God’s grace fades and the slow march toward the cross dulls the heart. At such times, the former life beckons. Temptations to return grow strong. Which makes Lent such an important annual exercise. -
13 mins read|03/13/22
Gospel: Luke 13:1-9 (Lent 3: Series C)
The vinedresser refused to give up on his unfruitful tree. He put himself between it and the judgment it deserved, serving as mediator and caretaker. -
10 mins read|03/06/22
Gospel: Luke 13:31-35 (Lent 2: Series C)
Jesus' course led from death into life, as He had promised. And He promises to lead us on that same course from death to life, from lament to joy. -
12 mins read|02/26/22
Gospel: Luke 4:1-13 (Lent 1: Series C)
As the greater and more faithful Son of God, Jesus did what the Israelites could not do. Neither can we. -
9 mins read|03/31/19
Gospel: Luke 20:9-20 (Lent 5: Series C)
What he says in this parable has significance for us today, and needs to be preached. But the application is not direct and therefore should be done carefully. -
12 mins read|03/24/19
Gospel: Luke 15:1-3, 11-13 (Lent 4: Series C)
The Parable of the Prodigal Son is a familiar story. This creates a challenge for the preacher.
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