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On the day that the Passover Lamb was traditionally selected, Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey. Spontaneously, the people along the road began to wave palm branches and shout “Hosanna!” but... Read more
(The following sermon was preached April 1 at the Woodlands UMC in the Woodlands Texas). GREAT EXPECTATIONS, MAJOR DISAPPOINTMENTS--- MT. 21.1-11 We are used to seeing Palm... Read more
"I think that we human beings have a compass, a mysterious compass, which leads us to do what is right." --Jean Vanier Hearing the quote above--which begins Summer in the Forest, a... Read more
Palm Sunday is a challenging holy day in the life of the church. As entry point to Holy Week, it is the beginning of an emotional and political roller coaster. Despite the celebrative atmosphere of... Read more
I post a lot on Instagram. Often my posts are poking fun at religion or meant to spark a conversation about it. Of course, it's not surprising that many of these posts upset believers, as these are... Read more
On Palm Sunday, thousands of churches will use sustainably-harvested palms in their worship services marking the beginning of Holy Week. But let’s not end there. The sermon, too, can incorporate... Read more
