“I am the good shepherd,” says Jesus. Among the “I Am” sayings in John, I particularly love “I am the Good Shepherd” (John 10:11-18). There is tenderness and love in it that appeals to both children and adults. (John 10:11-18 is the lectionary Gospel for the 4th Sunday of Easter in Year B. I’ve also […]
Monday Meditation — RCL Year B, 3rd Sunday of Easter, Luke 24:36b–48
The similarities between the four evangelists when recounting the the resurrection encounters can make it hard to keep the stories straight. Next Sunday’s passage of Luke (Luke 24:36b–48) bears echoes of last Sunday’s pair of encounters in John, first without Thomas and then with him. Luke 24:36b–48 Once I get my bearings, I note four […]
Letters to a Young Pastor: The Children’s Sermon — Let the Children Come to Me
Dear ______: You make a good observation: my letters to you on the topic of children’s sermons have not said much about what to actually say to the kids. True enough. I’ve talked about taking Mr. Rogers as your role model, about not getting the grown-ups to laugh, and about not asking the kids a […]
Letters to a Young Pastor: The Children’s Sermon — This Is Not A Test
Dear ____: Yes, you are right: it is hard not to aim for a laugh during the children’s sermon — or to enjoy it big time when it happens. As you note, it may be the inevitable result of asking children questions up front. You don’t know what they’ll say. Though it is rarely publicly […]
Letters to a Young Pastor: The Children’s Sermon — Not a Laughing Matter
Dear ______: I’m glad to hear you got through your first “children’s sermon” all right. Whew! (The fact that this topic is so fraught for you might be something to think about when you are looking for a field education placement. We can chat about that later if you want to.) I am glad you […]
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