On Studying Torah during War*

On Studying Torah during War*I am supposed to be listening studiously to a lecture about God and the righteous behavior of Job and Noah. But I can’t keep focused. My eyes won’t stay in my Bible. Pointed to ancient texts, I keep looking for “breaking news” on my computer screen. We are studying Torah during war.Just before we …

Consider the Sparrow: A sermon on fear & pain

Sunday June 22, 2013 Trinity Episcopal Church, Milford MA   Matthew 10: 24-39 Even before his team had played a game, the head coach of the US Men’s Soccer team had gotten himself into trouble. Jurgen Klinsmann , a native of Germany, but the US Men’s coach was remarkably candid last week: “You have to …

Are we there yet? A sermon for the Ascension

Are we there yet? A sermon for the Ascension Sunday June 1, 2014- Lutheran Church of Framingham   Acts 1: 6-14 6 So when they had come together, they asked him, “Lord, is this the time when you will restore the kingdom to Israel?”  Are we there yet? Soon. Are we there now? It’s going to take …