“All Glory, Laud and Honor” even in trials and tribulation, a Palm Sunday reflection

This weekend many churches will observe Palm Sunday and sing the classic hymn, “All Glory, Laud, and Honor,” penned by Theodulf of Orleans.  It is a high-church, soaring hymn that lifts hearts heavenward and voices aloft. The original writing of it actually took place in the harshest of circumstances.  God is good (all the time!), andContinue reading ““All Glory, Laud and Honor” even in trials and tribulation, a Palm Sunday reflection”

“Death of Pretense”: An Easter Sermon

Preached at Trinity Baptist Church on April 8, 2012. Text:  Mark 16:1-8 I. Bible scholars are unclear as to the real ending of the Gospel of Mark.  If you look in your Bibles later this evening to catch up on some Easter reading, you’ll note that there are several “endings” to Mark 16. We areContinue reading ““Death of Pretense”: An Easter Sermon”