Theologian & pastor Matthew Tennant's blog
During retreats at Iona, we celebrate with a special Sunday lunch. Most meals are vegetarian for the environment and animal rights. On my retreat, we had lamb meatballs, tzatziki, carrots, … Continue reading Checking on the Mink Traps
What would it be like to have everything work out okay? Imagine making a mistake—or, not even a mistake—imagine things went really bad and you had no control and lost … Continue reading “The Sabbatical Year” a Sermon from Deuteronomy 15.12-18
We all understand God in different ways. When we say, “God,” it gives us a name for the creator and originator of all things. The life of Jesus, as depicted … Continue reading Living Faith & God’s Calling
Abortion raced to the center stage of people’s attention in the U.S. this week. What had been defined as settled case law (i.e., Roe v. Wade) is not. Justices who … Continue reading What is “Pro-Life”?
Where I Was Hannah’s struggle was real. She had a problem and she saw it through the lens of her world. In her day, her value was in producing a … Continue reading “Hannah’s Struggle” a Sermon from 1 Samuel 1.4-20
Following Jesus can feel complicated. Finding an entry point into a life of faith is a challenge. This is especially the case if you didn’t grow up in a Christ-centered … Continue reading How to renew your faith in an age of uncertainty
Once again, ancient Israel faced a problem. The centerpiece of the problem is justice and how to live in faith. Back in Exodus, God brought them out of slavery in … Continue reading “Figuring Out How to Trust” – a Sermon from 1 Samuel 8.4-20