Seventh Sunday after Pentecost Ephesians 1:3-14

2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19

Psalm 24

Ephesians 1:3-14

Mark 6:14-29

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Season of ordinary time, Year b

Author

Stuart R. Strachan, Jr.

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Scripture (6)

Date Added

May 28, 2021

Preaching Commentary

What is the meaning of life?

Why is it that we exist? Or to put it in the immortal words of Douglas Adams, “what is the meaning of life?” If you ask Google, which I did, various answers come up. Wikipedia has quite the interesting collection of responses to this question, starting with the Greek philosophical tradition, but also including scientific attempts to answer the question. The next “hit” on google comes from a Psychology Today article from 2018. They answer the question in a typical modernist way: you have to decide what the meaning of life is for yourself.

The…

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Author

Stuart R. Strachan, Jr.

Founder and Executive Director, The Pastor's Workshop

Stuart is an ordained Presbyterian pastor and the founder and lead curator of The Pastor’s Workshop, a resource dedicated to equipping church leaders for effective ministry. Rooted in the vision of Ephesians 4, his greatest passion is empowering the saints for the work of the church. Stuart loves preaching, teaching, and helping congregations discover what it means to follow Jesus faithfully in the complexities of the 21st century.

Having grown up in diverse regions such as Boston, New York, Connecticut, and Southern California, Stuart brings a broad perspective to his ministry. He has served churches in various roles across California, Colorado, Pennsylvania, and Washington, enriching his understanding of ministry in different contexts.

Stuart is married to Colleen, who works as a Spiritual Formation Lead at Compassion International in Colorado Springs. Together, they have two children whom they cherish deeply.

In his free time, Stuart enjoys gardening, golf, diving into a good book, and rooting for his favorite baseball and basketball teams.

If you’re interested in inviting Stuart to speak at your conference, retreat, or event, please reach out to The Pastor’s Workshop for more details. His blend of wisdom, warmth, and practical insight will be a blessing to your gathering.