Writing a children’s sermon on Luke 23:33-43 has prompted me to change my whole approach. Usually I try to step inside a gospel story, either retelling a story about Jesus, or retelling a story that Jesus told. I usually try to mine the story for at least a little humor. This one makes that approach […]
A Children’s Sermon on John 18:33-37–Christ the King
It is “Christ the king” this Sunday, or “The Reign of Christ,” so I offer you a children’s sermon on John 18:33-37. (You can find my regular Monday Meditation on this text here.) Next week Advent begins—a whole new year for the church. Most of our Gospel texts will be from Luke. (If you’d like […]
Monday Meditation: RCL Year C, The Reign of Christ/Proper 29(34), Luke 23:33-43
This is the last Sunday in the Western Church year — the celebration of “The Reign of Christ” or, as we used to call it, “Christ the King.” Thus ends our hopscotch sojourn through Luke. It’s been fun. I’ll be back with Monday Meditations Mostly on Matthew in the wink of an eye. Luke 23:33-43 […]