Sermon podcast from the Third Sunday of Lent, 3-3-24 worship service - Peace Memorial Church, UCC in Palos Park, IL. Psalm 19
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Law - Psalm 19 - Lent 3 - 3-7-21
Sermon podcast from the Third Sunday of Lent, 3-7-21 online worship service - St. Paul's UCC in Downers Grove, IL. Psalm 19
3/06/2018
Law
Sermon podcast from this past Sunday at St. Paul's UCC in Downers Grove, IL. Psalm 19. Bearing the weight of repetition.
"Law" podcast
"Law" podcast
3/08/2015
No Words
This week's Bible reflection (Repetition) provided the opening based on the opening of many sermons and then continued as today's sermon at St. Paul's UCC.
"No Words" podcast
"No Words" podcast
3/02/2015
Repetition
“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.”
I’ve said these words from Psalm 19 and I’ve heard them more times than I can count – usually as a short prayer before a preacher starts the sermon.
And I know that it’s a practice that is celebrated by many, and is a pet peeve to many. Those who love it say that it helps them center. Those who loathe it say that it is just so over done!
I’ve heard of, and experienced the dulling of powerful words when they’ve been repeated so often that they don’t seem to hold any meaning anymore. But I’ve also experienced the profound comfort that comes when I can think of nothing else except for what I have repeated to the point of not only memorization, but subconscious internalization.
When I’m in a place where I have no words, the words I’ve repeated so often are present – providing a way for me to, in that moment, enter a more focused, comfortable, calm, and refreshing place.
What are your thoughts?
I’ve said these words from Psalm 19 and I’ve heard them more times than I can count – usually as a short prayer before a preacher starts the sermon.
And I know that it’s a practice that is celebrated by many, and is a pet peeve to many. Those who love it say that it helps them center. Those who loathe it say that it is just so over done!
I’ve heard of, and experienced the dulling of powerful words when they’ve been repeated so often that they don’t seem to hold any meaning anymore. But I’ve also experienced the profound comfort that comes when I can think of nothing else except for what I have repeated to the point of not only memorization, but subconscious internalization.
When I’m in a place where I have no words, the words I’ve repeated so often are present – providing a way for me to, in that moment, enter a more focused, comfortable, calm, and refreshing place.
What are your thoughts?
3/09/2012
No Words
This week's reflective Bible study post (Emotions) gives background and a beginning to Sunday's sermon at Union Congregational United Church of Christ in Somonauk, IL.
"No Words" text
"No Words" podcast
"No Words" text
"No Words" podcast
3/06/2012
Emotions
How can one have so many conflicting emotions running through their very soul?
This past Sunday I was called to be the new pastor at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Downers Grove, Illinois. The new call also means that I will soon be leaving my current call as pastor of Union Congregational United Church of Christ in Somonauk, Illinois.
I’m sad to be leaving Somonauk. Over the past 5 years, I’ve come to love the community and the congregation. I’m going to miss both very much.
I’m thrilled to have a new opportunity in Downers Grove. I grew up in this town. The people are warm and welcoming. I can see so many great possibilities as I begin as a minister at St. Paul’s
I’m relieved to have found a new full-time pastoral call. The last year has been particularly difficult, as the wonderful congregation in Somonauk has transitioned from full-time to part time ministry. I and the congregation have struggled to find a way to make that not only work, but for ministry to thrive through it.
The Psalms are great at expressing a wide range of emotions. This week’s reading from Psalm 19 expresses gratefulness and humility.
Those are two other emotions I’m feeling. I’m grateful for the last 5 years of ministry in Somonauk and for a new opportunity. And I’m humbled that I’ve had the opportunity to serve at Union Congregational, and that I’ll soon be serving at St. Paul’s
“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.”
This past Sunday I was called to be the new pastor at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Downers Grove, Illinois. The new call also means that I will soon be leaving my current call as pastor of Union Congregational United Church of Christ in Somonauk, Illinois.
I’m sad to be leaving Somonauk. Over the past 5 years, I’ve come to love the community and the congregation. I’m going to miss both very much.
I’m thrilled to have a new opportunity in Downers Grove. I grew up in this town. The people are warm and welcoming. I can see so many great possibilities as I begin as a minister at St. Paul’s
I’m relieved to have found a new full-time pastoral call. The last year has been particularly difficult, as the wonderful congregation in Somonauk has transitioned from full-time to part time ministry. I and the congregation have struggled to find a way to make that not only work, but for ministry to thrive through it.
The Psalms are great at expressing a wide range of emotions. This week’s reading from Psalm 19 expresses gratefulness and humility.
Those are two other emotions I’m feeling. I’m grateful for the last 5 years of ministry in Somonauk and for a new opportunity. And I’m humbled that I’ve had the opportunity to serve at Union Congregational, and that I’ll soon be serving at St. Paul’s
“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.”
3/13/2009
Good News/Bad News
Monday's Bible study blog entry for i.ucc (Repetition) forms the beginning of this Sunday's sermon at Union Congregational United Church of Christ in Somonauk.
3/09/2009
Repetition
Here's this week's Bible study blog entry for i.ucc:
“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.”
I’ve said these words from Psalm 19 and I’ve heard them more times than I can count – usually as a short prayer before a preacher starts the sermon.
Rev. Beth Quick, pastor of Franklin Lakes United Methodist Church in New Jersey, has heard it, too. Here’s what she says in this week’s lectionary notes:
“This verse is often used by pastors before they begin preaching. I like it, but if there's a way to use a Bible verse too much to the point of over doing, this one makes it on my personal list!”
I’ve heard of, and experienced the ‘dulling’ or powerful words when they’ve been repeated so often that they don’t seem to hold any meaning anymore. But I’ve also experienced the profound comfort that comes when I can think of nothing else except for what I have repeated to the point of not only memorization, but subconscious internalization.
When I’m in a place where I have no words, the words I’ve repeated so often are present – providing a way for me to, in that moment, have a profoundly powerful encounter with God.
What are your thoughts?
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