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“Restore Us, O God!” Lent and Easter Sermons

Posted on March 14, 2017 by

Through this season of Lent, through Holy Week to Easter Sunday, we are calling on God to revive us, to renew us, to restore us. Pastor Michael’s sermons explore various dimensions of our very human experience of faith. This blog … Continue reading →

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Jesus, God’s Wisdom

Posted on February 6, 2017 by

Audio clip and bulletin notes for a sermon preached at Morden Mennonite on Feb. 5, 2017, in a series called “Jesus: Our Church’s One Foundation.” This sermon continues our reflection on Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians through the story of … Continue reading →

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My Pastoral New Year’s Resolution

Posted on January 5, 2017 by

I’m not one for New Year’s resolutions. I’ve tried them in the past, but they’ve never worked. “Resolution” can sounds so decisive, so irrevocable. So guilt-inducing. Let’s call this my pastoral New Year’s goal, then. Here’s what I’m aiming for … Continue reading →

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Our Thoughts and Words Matter

Posted on November 12, 2016 by

Nobody said U.S. politics were dull. Like most of the world, I watched the recent U.S. presidential race alternating between fascination, amusement, and horror. Sometimes all three at the same time. It’s the kind of election that will be analyzed … Continue reading →

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Being a Discerning Christian in the Information Age (Or, What to Do When You’re Forwarded That Email)

Posted on August 18, 2016 by

We all get those emails, forwarded to us by a concerned friend or family member. Or we see the posts as we scroll through our Facebook feed. Or we hear the reports in the coffee shop, passed along in solemn tones. … Continue reading →

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Trust in God, Love One Another

Posted on June 29, 2016 by

One of my parishioners in a former church used to say that preachers really only have two or maybe three different sermons. “Every sermon they preach—doesn’t matter the text or the title—is really just a variation of one of those … Continue reading →

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Love will win. Love must win, or we all lose.

Posted on June 13, 2016 by

I was getting ready for a busy Sunday at church when I saw something on my news feed about a “shooting in Orlando.” I thought little more than “Here we go again” as I put the finishing touches on my … Continue reading →

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