This week’s Suite #5 in C minor echoes a journey of pain or worry, sadness or contemplation. Unlike the D minor suite (#2), which sometimes feely jaunty, C minor settles into the weightiness of the minor key. In this suite, Bach uses a special technique to emphasize...
Sound Theology #183 – Lent 4In the fourth Cello Suite, Bach takes us on an unexpected journey. The suite is nominally in the key of E-flat major throughout its seven movements, returning to the home key at the end of each movement. It is grounded and solid, exhibiting...
Story Lectionary7 April 2019The 5th Week of Jesus’ Journey to the CrossAbimelek’s Warning Vision Regarding Sarah (Genesis 20)Pharaoh’s Warning Dreams of Famine (Genesis 41)Washing of Hands in Atonement (Deuteronomy 21:1-8)Israel Wants a King (1 Samuel 8-9)David is...
The Love Drug Lectionary7 April 20195th Sunday in LentIsaiah 43:16-21Psalm 126Philippians 3:4b-14John 12:1-8Text to Life There is no doubt we are facing a towering and tottering number of humanitarian, social, economic, environmental, and political crises in this...
Often pastors gear sermons only to adults. But if your kids are in worship, remember to include them. They pay attention more than you think, especially if your sermons are interactive and participatory. Think of creative ways to include kids, such as answering...
