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. . . [T]here were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is ...

There are many wonderful hymns which are filled with an incredible depth of revelation. It’s a shame that the church in America these days has for the most part neglected the hymns, because they can educate us while we worship. They engage the intellect as well as the emotions. The Christmas carols are no exception, and fortunately we return to them at least once a year. Last Sunday we were sin...

In an article in the Washington Post entitled Christianity 2.0, the church consultant and Episcopal priest Tim Erich answers the question – “What will a fresh Christianity look like in America?” Now, I don’t disag...

(This is the sermon I gave tonight at our Christmas eve service.)

     This past month during our Sunday night service we have been celebratin...

     This past Sunday was the first Sunday of Advent. Jessi and I, with our church, are doing our best to observe Advent this year. For the most part this is new for us. One church we attended in Portland, Evergreen Community, did some things for Advent – we had the candle lighting and some prayers – but I guess I wasn't paying much attention. I didn't learn much about what Advent was, other than a preparation for Christmas....