At the Table: Meals with Jesus – Where Jesus Meets Us and Makes Us New. Week 1: The Table of Abundance (John 2:1-11)

About these postsThese posts grow out of sermons I’ve written for my local church community. You’re welcome to use them—for teaching, small groups, preaching, or personal reflection. If you do use something here, I’d love to hear about it. You’re welcome to reach out through the Contact Button. One of the things I love about … Continue reading At the Table: Meals with Jesus – Where Jesus Meets Us and Makes Us New. Week 1: The Table of Abundance (John 2:1-11) →

At the Table-pre-series questions

This weekend, we started a new series at our church called At the Table—where Jesus meets us and makes us new. Over the next twelve weeks, we’ll spend time with Jesus at various meals—around tables shared with his disciples and within the early church. I wanted to offer a pre-session for our Bible study groups—a … Continue reading At the Table-pre-series questions →

The Unlikely: Part Eleven Samson: Riddle Me This Judges 14-15

Riddles make us think — they hide truth in plain sight. Riddles can be frustrating, or they can be fun. Here is an ancient Sumerian riddle from about 4,000 years ago.[1] 'I am a house you enter blind but come out of with sight, what am I?' [Answer: A school] Here’s a more modern one: … Continue reading The Unlikely: Part Eleven Samson: Riddle Me This Judges 14-15 →

Something Unexpected Begins

Have you ever encountered something unexpected? It’s said that long-time actress and comedienne Gracie Allen once received a small, live alligator as a gag. Not knowing what to do with it, Gracie placed it in the bathtub and then left for an appointment. When she returned home, she found this note from her maid: "Dear … Continue reading Something Unexpected Begins →