Sermon 11-16-25, Lk 21:5-19 Pastor Megan asked me to lead worship and preach this Sunday while she’s attending the youth gathering, I checked my schedule and agreed. Later when I read the text I thought “ugh… I don’t like this … read full post
Sermon 9-14-25, Ex 32:7-14, Lk 15: 1-10 The scripture for today really caused me to lean into my identity as a chaplain – and a word of warning – a chaplain will likely leave you with more questions than … read full post
Sermon 4/6/2025 – Jn 12:1-8 The prophet Isaiah brings us words from our Lord God: “I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?” This is a beautiful reminder that God … read full post
Mid-February, I was inspired to consider pet therapy as part of the Spiritual Care I provide to patients, families and colleagues as a hospital chaplain With the support of hospital management I moved forward to get our Labrador retriever, Daisy, … read full post
As a hospital chaplain, when family members tell me that they’re “praying for a miracle”, this is usually the miracle they’re referring to This miracle occurs at the pinnacle of Jesus’ ministry demonstrating his close connection to, … read full post
Have you ever been so passionate and intent about something that you forgot to eat? Maybe you were so into a project, or having so much fun, time flew right past lunch? Sometimes when we get into something really great … read full post
Four days ago, on Ash Wednesday, I sent you a sermon about God creating earth creature Adam from the dust of the ground and breathing God’s breath into Adam to give life. And how God’s breath, God’s Spirit, connects with … read full post
Who do you trust? Who do you allow yourself to completely relax and be yourself with? Who do you share your deepest secrets, insecurities, questions and joy with? Who do you know you can count on, no matter what? Today … read full post
John 20:1-18 There is so much chaos in today’s scripture passage. We don’t like chaos. We like our scripture to be neat, straightforward and tidy Just how we like our schedules and our plans for the next great thing … read full post
This has been an interesting week in our household My two boys are enrolled in One Wild Life Learning Community for school They began this school group last year and continue this year This week their two … read full post
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