Integrity sermon - February 4

[spiritboi]

I'm not yet a trained preacher, but I was asked to preach the sermon at the last meeting of Integrity the Anglican/Episcopalian group for Rainbow Folks. I don't think I did too badly, considering.

newboy says that he trusts my preaching, even if I'm a touch too evangelical for him. I thought it was a nice compliment

Comments

[turgidearth]

Cool to be able to access your sermon online!

The shrub imagery really caught my attention. For years and years I felt like the tree by the water, that could never run out and with lots to give. I thought it would always be that way. Now (in the last few years) I'm definitely a shrub -- indeed, our own hearts are sick. My ongoing question has been: will I be the tree by the water again? Do I have to accept and get used to being a shrub, like most people seem to? Will I end up as something in between? After all, I was a bit naive and starry-eyed as a tree by the water.

Lots to ponder (not just the shrub part). Thanks.

[spiritboi]

I think sometimes people may confuse a feeling of exile with being a shrub. Does that make any sense? Thanks for the comment though. For what it's worth, I see God working in you and I don't think She's done yet. Don't give up!

[anonymous]

I am sure that being an atheist my comments on this are boarderline worthless but i found it both moving and inspirational. Keep going

Owen