Luke 3:7-18 This old story comes to mind today as we hear John’s words about unproductive trees being thrown into the fire and being baptized with the Holy Spirit and fire and burning the chaff with unquenchable fire. This old story comes to mind as I consider first the damage that fire can do and …
Tag: Advent 3C
One Sermon
Luke 3:7-18 Many years ago my mentor and friend, Pastor Antti Lepisto, told me that we all have ‘one sermon’ which we just keep preaching over and over again. I know he meant that in terms of what comes from the pulpit week after week, but these days I am wondering if it is even …
A Winnowing Fork in Jesus’ Hand: Good News for Today
Luke 3:7-18 When I was in college I had a summer job working at Del Monte in my home town. Pea Pack would start mid-June and run deep into July. It was good work, although I have to say I was especially grateful to be assigned a job which was at least a little bit …