The failed coup d’état.

Homily 655 – 13 APE Holy Transfiguration, Ames, Iowa September 7, 2025 Epistle:  (215) Galatians 6:11-18 and (166) 1 Corinthians 16:13-24 Gospel:  (9) John 3:13-17 and (87) Matthew 21:33-42 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. Are you ready? This Sunday, we are preparing for…

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What is salvation, anyway?

Homily 654 – 12 APE Holy Transfiguration, Ames, Iowa August 31, 2025 Epistle:  (158) 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Gospel:  (79) Matthew 19:16-26 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. In the account of the Rich Young Ruler, we should all probably see ourselves. And we should…

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Debt we cannot repay.

Homily 653 – 11 APE Holy Transfiguration, Ames, Iowa August 24, 2025 Epistle:  (141) 1 Corinthians 9:2-12 Gospel:  (77) Matthew 18:23-35 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. You would think that being an accountant, I’d really know what to say about this lection from…

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Faithless and perverse?

Homily 651 – 9 APE Holy Transfiguration, Ames, Iowa August 10, 2025 Epistle:  (128) 1 Corinthians 3:9-17 Gospel:  (59) Matthew 14:22-34 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. Last week, we spoke a bit about faith being an obsession with Christ, and doubt being a…

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Obsession is faith.

Homily 651 – 9 APE Holy Transfiguration, Ames, Iowa August 10, 2025 Epistle:  (128) 1 Corinthians 3:9-17 Gospel:  (59) Matthew 14:22-34 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. When we hear the account of Peter walking on the sea to Christ, we sometimes miss some…

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