Here we are. The first Sunday of Advent. The first Sunday of a new liturgical year, Year A if you are keeping score at home. A time for new beginnings. I am always very grateful the first Sunday of Advent is the Sunday of Hope. I can’t think of a better way to begin a […]
Not exactly a diplomat
The Second Sunday of Advent is the Sunday of Peace. The Isaiah reading makes sense. The Romans reading makes sense. The Matthew reading . . . well it doesn’t really fit the theme. Or does it. I suppose it all comes back to what we think John the Baptist was trying to do; he wasn’t […]
Jacob’s ladder
Date: July 17, 2011 Liturgical Sunday: Fifth Sunday after Pentecost RCL Scripture: Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24; Genesis 28:10-19a; Romans 8:12-25; Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Sermon Title: Jacob’s ladder Knox Presbyterian [audio:https://wordsfromthemiddle.ca/wp-content/uploads/110717_-_knox.mp3|titles=Jacob’s ladder] St. Mark’s Presbyterian [audio:https://wordsfromthemiddle.ca/wp-content/uploads/110717_-_St_Marks.mp3|titles=Jacob’s ladder] The Old Testament story of Jacob sleeping with his head on a rock and receiving a vision of a ladder connecting […]