Star Wars Rebels is a wonderful animated television series bridging the gap between Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (where Anakin Skywalker completes his transformation into the evil Darth Vader), and Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (where Luke Skywalker rises up as a Jedi and leader of the Rebellion against theContinue reading “What’s Wrong With Us? We Have Hope.”
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God is Doing a New Thing
Baptism of our LordIsaiah 42:1-9; Matthew 3:13-17Sunday, January 9, 2011Preached on the day following the shooting of Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords Baptism of our Lord – Year A 2011 A few months ago, when comedians Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert held a rally on the Mall, a lot of people dismissed their efforts asContinue reading “God is Doing a New Thing”
It Doesn’t Matter What You Came Here To See
Third Sunday of AdventIsaiah 35:1-10; Matthew 11:2-11Sunday, December 12, 2010 Grace to you and peace, from the one who is, who was, and who is to come. Amen. Steve Martin, the noted actor, comedian, and writer, is a funny guy.Find videos of his performances on YouTube, and you’ll be laughing for hours, often atContinue reading “It Doesn’t Matter What You Came Here To See”
Now is the Time
Lectionary 33 (25th Sunday after Pentecost), Year C2 Thessalonians 3:6-13; Luke 21:5-19Sunday, November 14, 2010 Grace to you and peace, from the one who is, who was, and who is to come. Amen. Growing up with the last name of Duckworth, and having all sort of nicknames based on the root “Duck” – Continue reading “Now is the Time”
Certain Promise, Certain Hope for Uncertain Times
Lectionary 29 (21st Sunday after Pentecost), Year C2 Timothy 3:14:-4:5Sunday, October 17, 2010 Grace to you and peace, from the one who is, who was, and who is to come. Amen. In our second reading today we read excerpts of a letter from Paul to the younger Timothy, a co-worker with Paul in proclaimingContinue reading “Certain Promise, Certain Hope for Uncertain Times”
The Lutheran Zephyr 