Monthly Archives: May 2012
Festival of Homiletics
I hated to miss the Festival of Homiletics, which is happening this week in Atlanta. The middle of May isn’t a great time to way, with the end-of-school last lap and all. It is a great conference, though, providing plenty of inspiration for preparation for the pulpit. I’m hoping to make it next year. The […]
Mom Enough? sermon from this morning
“3 Helps for Moms of Today from Moms of the Bible Who Knew” Delivered to Church for the Highlands Sunday, May 13, 2012 Mother’s Day Hannah: Turn Your Child(ren) back to God Mary: Believe in Your Child(rens) Future Lois and Eunice: Instill faith in your child(ren). Audio podcast is here
The beginnings of motherhood
I ran across this TED Partner Series video while hunting for sermon illustrations/anecdotes this week. I don’t think I can fit it in anywhere this week, but it is fascinating video of conception (easy!) to birth. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKyljukBE70 or
Twine Thumbs Up
The Highland neighborhood has another great hangout for great food and drink–Twine.. Twine’s specialty is tea and wine (wine not available yet), but I had their coffee and a blueberry scone this morning. The coffee (Falstaff) had a positively unique flavor, while the scone was fresh and a perfect […]
Love beyond Circumcision
Acts 10:44-48 Luke described what was taking place as Peter was preaching. The Holy Spirit was much at work (“fell upon”) those who were listening, as described with their behavior of speaking in tongues and in the way they were praising God. It is amazing to think of what this must have been like to […]
Lectionary vs. Mother’s Day
The lectionary vs. Mother’s Day. It has been a battle for preachers since Hallmark started cranking out cards not long after the U.S. Congress gave the day official recognition on the second Sunday of every May (read more about it here). Not just a few pastors have been scarred forever from within their congregations for […]
“The Fruit of Attachment” sermon from today
“The Fruit of Attachment” John 15:1-8 Delivered to Church for the Highlands Sunday, May 6, 2012, Easter 5B The benefits of staying attached to Jesus . . . Oneness Purpose Fruit Audio Podcast click here iTunes Podcast channel here (sometimes it take a few hours for iTunes to list most recent podcast)
Tom Henson, Law Day, and Cowboy Influence
I have been in my hometown of Tyler today, attending the Smith County Bar Law Day lunch event. My dad was awarded the Justinian Award, a great and much deserved honor. He has been practicing now for 49 years, all at the Ramey & Flock firm in Tyler, except for his years in the Air […]
Cotton Patch Version of Acts Text for this Sunday
I try to check Clarence Jordan’s Cotton Patch Gospel (Smyth & Helwys)version ever so often to get a different perspective on the text. It is always refreshing. Below is the Acts 8:26-40 text for this Sunday: 26. Now a messenger of the Lord said to Phil, “Get ready and go south along the road that goes […]
Overview of Scripture for this Sunday, Easter 5B
Acts 8:26-40 It is hard for me to imagine the Ethiopian eunuch without thinking of a few eunuch scenes in Mel Brooks’ History of the World Part 1. One doesn’t just run into eunuchs these days, but they were a part of life in Philip’s time. The one Philip met on the road was no […]
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