It’s kind of a charming image of Peter that we get in today’s Gospel reading: “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” Peter sees Jesus doing the impossible—walking on water, after all—and he wants to join him, like a younger brother trying to imitate his older sibling. I […]
Sermon Topic: Peace
Zebedee, Father of James and John
There is a famous hymn that is not found in our hymnal. I’ll spare you the agony of hearing me sing it, but it’s called “I have decided to follow Jesus.” I have decided to follow Jesus, and there’s no turning back. If you have spent time in churches below the Mason-Dixon line, this may […]
Some Counsel against Anxiety
Rejoice in the Lord always…The Lord is at hand. Have no anxiety about anything… In the Name of God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Ghost. Amen. First, a few words about our author. He was roughly a contemporary of Jesus, probably younger, although he did not become a disciple until after […]
