Silver Saints

Relentless Healing

Resurrection is not reserved for someday—it starts wherever Jesus steps in with healing. A sermon on John 5:1-15, preached for First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley on May 18, 2025.

Silver Saints

In a culture that often overlooks the value of elders, the testimonies of two “silver saints,” Simeon and Anna, reveal what it means to recognize God’s presence in our midst. Their stories remind us of the power of prayer, praise and proclamation - and reveal how we, too, can live as beacons of hope and faith. A Sermon on Luke 2:22-40, preached for First Presbyterian Church of Napa on February 2, 2025.

What To Expect When You're Not Expecting

A sermon on Luke 1:26-28. When we’re face to face with the wild, ancient power at the core of the universe and it seems to have its own frightening plans for us, we can look to the old stories to light up the darkness and give us courage to take the next step.  Preached for Miriam's Song Church on the Second Sunday of Advent, December 8, 2024.

Secret, Sacred Longing

The new life that Nicodemus longs for can only be given by the untameable Spirit.  To experience the life of belonging Jesus teaches about, we must allow new possibilities to be birthed in us by trusting Jesus for our healing and wholeness. A sermon on John 3:1-17 preached for Miriam's Song Church on February 25, 2024.

Who We Are and Whose We Are

Throughout the Bible, humankind is said to “bear the image” of God, as ancient coins bore the image of Caesar. By suggesting that we give to God the “coin” that bears God’s image, Jesus invites us to “pay” our whole selves to God. Preached for First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley on October 22, 2023.