https://soundcloud.com/user-812903695/epiphany-lasta-200223-smith Exodus 24:12-18; Psalm 2; 2 Peter 1:16-21; Matthew 17:1-9 Here we are about to take the plunge into Lent. As happens every year, the gospel readings for the last Sunday after the Epiphany tells the story of the Transfiguration, this journey that Jesus takes up the mountain with a few disciples. This idea of […]

Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Psalm 119:1-8; 1 Corinthians 3:1-9; Matthew 5:21-37 Good morning, and a belated Happy Valentine’s Day to you all. Recently I was on Facebook and read a friend’s post that really encapsulates how I feel about February 14th: Some people are kind of cynical about Valentine’s Day. I am not one of them. When […]

Malachi 3:1-4; Psalm 84; Hebrews 2:14-18; Luke 2:22-40 Happy Groundhog Day! We have had a very mild winter, but I still find myself longing for Spring. I certainly hope the groundhog didn’t see his shadow this morning, because I’d be happy for it to get warm as soon as possible! This is also the Feast […]