Preface for Pastors and Parents I took a slightly different approach to this week’s children’s sermon on Matthew 22:15-22. It‘s standard for me to start with a friendly welcome. (I think of it as the “Mr Rogers Moment.”) Actually, I think that welcome is really important — a Gospel lesson in itself, that too many […]
A Children’s Sermon on Luke 18:1-8
There’s hardly a need for an introductory word when I’m preparing a children’s sermon on Luke 18:1-8. Sometimes the lectionary pitches one right over the plate. Or maybe I should say the Gospel does. (Alas, I have no regular “Monday Meditation” to link to on this one.) Luke 18:1-8 is often called “the parable of […]
Asking Favors — A Children’s Sermon on Mark 10:35-45
My children’s sermon on Mark 10:35-45 has taken longer than I’d intended. It’s a complicated week. The good news is that this week’s lectionary Gospel is one coherent story with some funny bits. (You can find my ‘Monday Meditation’ on the same passage here.) At least they are funny to me. You never know with the […]
Monday Meditation: RCL Year C, 19th Sunday after Pentecost/Proper 24(29), Luke 18:1-8
I’m back! It’s been a while since I posted. If you read my Monday Meditations regularly, I am sorry for not being there for you this past month or so, and I thank you for your patience. A few days in the hospital to finally resolve an infection (not my first trip there this year) […]