Cradle Speech
What’s the best language to use when speaking with God?
Disappointed in Church
Have you ever been disappointed by a religious institution? Well, so was Jesus.
The Parable of the Piles
Could you make a quick 500% or 1000% return on an investment? Neither could the people to whom Jesus told this parable.
Sort Not, Lest Ye Be Sorted
Two thousand years later, we’re still sorting people way too often.
My Man Thomas
What I think we can learn, and what I think we shouldn’t learn, from the story of Doubting Thomas.
Strong Man Update
Here’s my Strong Man song, with a new bridge and new video.
The New Normal
Having known Jesus, we can’t just go back to counting the fish!
Pope Francis and Earth Day
When I sat down to write my Earth Day sermon this week, the first thing I did was turn up the heat. Oops …
Fatcat Love
Here’s a little political parody aimed at the current batch of fat cats. Remember when the original song (by Willis Alan Ramsey) was a hit for Captain & Tennille? How time flies! Toni Tennille was my dream girl when I was 14 …
TikTok Time
Hello, Merry Mystics!
For the past few weeks, I’ve been experimenting with TikTok. I’ve made some micro-sermons, like this one on the Parable of the Good Samaritan. I’ve posted some concert footage, like this recording of my Real Men song. I’ve posted some silly songs, like the Prophet’s Lament. And I’ve posted some serious stuff, like this Easter message.
It’s an interesting medium. The vertical video format is straightforward enough; what’s trickier is the brevity. (Or, to put it less generously: the short attention span.) I haven’t found many viewers there yet, but I’m still working on it. I’ve got a couple more political songs in the works; we’ll see how they do.
If you’re on TikTok, I’m there as merrymystic.preacherman.
Bright Easter blessings!