Jesus – Page 32 – Mike Angell

Morals or Moralism?

I would venture that in this country too often we have allowed “moralism” to take the place of “morality.” There’s a big difference. Morality looks inwardly. Moralism looks out and looks down.

A Hope that Refuses to Die and a Bravery earned through Vulnerability

A Sermon for Candlemas: Knowing Jesus necessitates a hope that refuses to die and a bravery earned through vulnerability.

Holy Communion and Jesus’ Message of Hope

https://youtu.be/uuAg7n7Kt-Q “I’ll show you how to fish for people.” Are there any words from Jesus that make most Episcopalians nervous? “I will show you how to fish, for people.” Maybe you remember the old King James, “I will make you fishers of men.” Same idea, more antique more gendered language. Still made Episcopalians nervous. Why?ContinueContinue reading “Holy Communion and Jesus’ Message of Hope”

Baptism: Comfort and Challenge

I want to thank your rector, Jered Weber-Johnson, for inviting me to come to Minnesota. In January. Your rector is sneaky. He chose a really specific moment to invite me to come preach, the end of June last year. I had just walked the streets of my city, St. Louis, for the hottest, sunniest, muggiestContinueContinue reading “Baptism: Comfort and Challenge”