Monthly Archives: January 2020

Life Ain’t Fair (Matthew 5:3-5) “A Mountain of a Sermon” – part 3

When I was teaching Sociology, on one of the first days of class I would ask, “How many of you are math majors, or are seeking a degree or profession where math is extremely important?” A similar question was, “How … Continue reading

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The Blessings of Poverty (Matthew 5:3) “A Mountain of a Sermon” – part 2

One of my all-time favorite TV shows was Seinfeld. I say “was” because I don’t watch it much anymore. There no reason, it’s just not in my schedule. Besides, I’ve got most episodes memorized. Seinfeld brags the show is about … Continue reading

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A Mountain of a Sermon (Matthew 5:1-2), part 1

“Homiletics” is the art of preaching or writing sermons. Someone once defined “preaching” as the art of talking in someone else’s sleep. I had a class in college called, “Homiletics.” Believe it or not, I passed that class. For years … Continue reading

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“And This Is 2020” (Various Scripture)

“AND THIS IS 2020” “And this is 2020.” Through the 1980s and 1990s those words, spoken weekly by Barbara Walters, defined my generation. And now, here we are at the beginning of a New Year, a new decade. “And this … Continue reading

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