As many of you know, when I was younger, I spent about 15 years in Messianic Judaism, a Christian movement that emphasized the Jewish roots of the faith. This means…
[Homily preached at All Saints on 12/30/2018. Text originally published on John Mack’s blog] “[W]e also, when we were children, were enslaved to the elementary principles of the world. But…
Text: John 1:1-17 Christmas is absolutely my favorite time of year. I love the colder weather and the opportunity to dust off my felt hats and long coat. I love…
Text: Romans 15:4-13 Today, the Second Sunday in Advent, is often called “Bible Sunday” in Anglican circles due to the theme articulated in our Collect (page 92 in the Prayer…
Texts: Romans 13:8ff, Matthew 21:1ff In this part of Texas, by the time we get to the first Sunday in December, most of our neighbors are in full Christmas mode….
Text: Jeremiah 23:5-9, 29:4-7 Today is the “Sunday Next Before Advent,” which is often informally called “Stir Up Sunday” in Anglican circles. The most obvious reason for this is today’s…
Text: Matthew 24:23-28 When I was six or seven years old, my mother gave me my first real bible. Not a picture bible. Not a kid’s story book. A real…
Text: Revelation 7:2-15 Today is the Sunday in the Octave of All Saints, when we celebrate the Feast of All Saints. Those of you who attended our midweek discipleship or…