One day there will be no more tears. That sounds impossible, doesn’t it? Often there doesn’t seem to be any … More
Tag: Tears
Groaning with Hope
I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. For the … More
Comfort From Jesus
We never stop needing to be comforted. With little kids, it’s obvious. A scrapped knee. A bump on the head. … More
Blessed
Looking at his disciples, he said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed … More
When Your Heart Is Torn in Two…
Something great happened this past week. In the middle of the week, completely unprovoked, somebody asked me, “So what happened … More
Funeral Sermon: “The Mountain of God’s Salvation”
(This sermon was preached for a dear member of our congregation named Ron.) On this mountain the Lord Almighty will … More
Facing Oppression
Oppression is evil. Not convinced? Listen to Solomon’s stark assessment of our world: “Again I looked and saw all the … More
Jesus Wept
Do you know what the shortest verse in the Bible is? As a kid, I can remember being proud of … More
Easter Sermon: No More Tears
Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and … More