Tag Archives: God’s church

Healthy Goodbyes: Jesus’ Farewell Discourse

Posted on May 15, 2023 by Trinity Seasons

Sixth Sunday of Easter May 14, 2023 Trinity Episcopal Church, Sonoma CA The Collect O God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as surpass our understanding: Pour into our hearts such love towards you, that we, … Continue reading →

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Church, Church. You are worried and distracted by many things; there is need of only one thing. Come. Sit at my feet.

Posted on July 22, 2019 by Trinity Seasons

Today’s Sermon July 21, 2019 Amos 8:1-12 Psalm 52 Colossians 1:15-28 Luke 10:38-42 As Jesus and his disciples went on their way, Jesus entered a certain village, where a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. She had a … Continue reading →

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Your faithful servants bless you

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Trinity Seasons

Psalm 145:9 The Lord is loving to everyone * and his compassion is over all his works. 10 All your works praise you, O Lord, * and your faithful servants bless you. 11 They make known the glory of your … Continue reading →

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Fine Robes, Copper Coins and Naked Ladies

Posted on August 25, 2017 by Trinity Seasons

Looks can be deceiving and blinding.  How often we need the eyes of the other to see God’s presence in God’s church. In today’s gospel Jesus points to the scribes and priests fancy vestments as a way to distinguish them … Continue reading →

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I am old and gray-headed, O God, do not forsake me, * till I make known your strength to this generation and your power to all who are to come.

Posted on June 15, 2017 by Trinity Seasons

I’ve been away from ministry for awhile and the distance I’ve felt from the work has been unsettling, though during my travels I was blessed with opportunities to pastor and even lead a liturgy and prayers in one of the … Continue reading →

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“Stretch out your hand” God says – God’s work and our hands

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Trinity Seasons

I don’t know as much about King David as I should.  David’s place in biblical history has been of interest only insofar as he was presaged and ordained by the Lord, God and established the line into which Jesus was … Continue reading →

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