Journey for Life

Scripture Reading: Matthew 21:1-17 When Bev and I went to Manitoba last month, we were watching the weather very carefully. We wanted to be able to pack efficiently for the trip, to not take too much stuff with us. A few days out, and the weather looked half decent....

Coming Home

Scripture: Luke 19:29-44 Since Christmas we’ve been working our way through the Gospel of Luke. We’ve looked at a lot of different stories along the way. Some are unique to Luke, some are shared in other gospels. As we approach the end of the Gospel, we...

power trip

Scripture Reading: Mark 11:1-11 Power is a strange thing. I don’t mean electricity, I’m talking about strength or control over something. Like a king over the people. Or a parent over a child. Now, if you are a parent and are giggling right now, I’m...

The Day Has Not Yet Come

“The Day Has Not Yet Come” 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 Palm Sunday. A celebration! People lining the streets singing “Hosanna!” as they watch Jesus pass by on a donkey. Since we didn’t read the story, let me share part of it with you now. After he had said this, he...

Who Is This Guy? – Palm Sunday Sermon, April 17, 2011

“Who Is This Guy?” Matthew 21:1-11 Today is a day of celebration! Jesus has returned to Jerusalem! As he rides by on the donkey, people are dropping branches and coats on the ground, spreading them across the road as he passes. People are walking ahead of Jesus, and...