Archive - Unapologetic Theology

The Feast of the Presentation

The sermon I preached today (February 2, 2025) as a guest preacher at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Goochland, Virginia

Feb 2 •

September 2024

My father was born 100 years ago today...

and I want to give thanks for his life

Sep 3, 2024 •

July 2024

Why Long Firework Displays on Independence Day?

Independence is a long and explosive process.

Jul 4, 2024 •

May 2024

Baccalaureate sermon:

No New Material!

May 25, 2024 •

March 2024

There are two kinds of darkness: a darkness caused by the absence of light, and a darkness caused by shadow.

Mar 29, 2024 •

January 2024

“Suicide is preventable, help is available, treatment can be successful, and recovery is possible.”

My homily on January 22, 2024, St. Christopher’s (Richmond, VA) Upper School Chapel

Jan 22, 2024 •

Epiphany and epiphanies

let me tell you about an epiphany I had when I was in high school

Jan 8, 2024 •

Still grieving. AND moving on:

five things I've learned about grief

Jan 2, 2024 •

Still Grieving, AND moving on:

Five lessons I've learned and relearned about grief

Jan 2, 2024 •

December 2023

The Blessing of Christmas:

Dec 23, 2023 •

What was God up to that first Christmas?

If that first Christmas was announced as “good news of great joy,” then why don’t more people, when they think of God, think of good news of great joy?

Dec 12, 2023 •

November 2023

"Feelings of gratitude" vs. "actions of thanks-giving"

Thanksgiving Day is a favorite holiday for many people.

Nov 23, 2023 •

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