Sermons

This is such a wonderful story. It has everything - drama, suspense, tragedy, comedy, conflict, passion, dysfunctional family dynamics, sibling rivalry, exotic locations, you name it. It's no wonder that it is one of the all-time favorites among Jesus' parables. And believe it or not, it is also a stewardship story. Or at least it provides the foundation upon which to build a theology of stewardship.

The first order of business when it comes to stewardship is perspective. Before we can even begin talking about giving, or the responsible use of resources, or any of the other themes connected with stewardship, it is absolutely essential that we comes to terms with who we are, where we fit in the grand scheme of things, and what we have to offer. Without this sense of perspective, we have no frame of reference from which to even consider anything else in any sort of meaningful way.
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The season of Lent provides us with an opportunity to take a step back from the normal hectic pace of our living. We have a chance to spend some time in the wilderness - where the routines from which we often draw comfort fall away and the assumptions of life are reexamined. It can be an unsettling time, but it can also be a time of powerful growth, as previously hidden strengths and resources are discovered and explored. It is a time which is ripe with potential and new possibilities.
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