Strength for the journey, no matter where we travel
Good Friday Lectionary Scriptures Sermon delivered by Bobbi Kraft at Grace Episcopal Church, Sheboygan, WI (John 18:1-19:37) Good Friday, April 14, 2017 I remember one Good Friday vividly. About noon, the skies got dark and it began to rain. It just poured. Thunder. Lightening. And the blackest skies I’d ever seen. Then, just as quickly …
Lent. Growing up, I never paid it much attention. (Though I DO remember one of my eighth-grade classmates gave up haircuts for Lent. We laughed. But, by the end of Lent his hair was SO long, most girls would’ve been envious!) Over the last few year, Lent has been difficult while at the same time …
Halfway. As you read this, I’ll have started the second half of seminary. I still am in a bit of shock that I’m already at this point. Where has the time gone? How can this portion of the journey already be half completed? It baffles my mind! Suddenly, I’m reminded of the lessons from cathechumenate …
Sermon delivered by Bobbi Kraft at Grace Episcopal Church, Sheboygan, WI Holy Name of Jesus, January 1, 2017 Happy New Year! Out with the old and in with the new. Did you ever stop to wonder where that phrase comes from? Every year, people around the globe say it or something similar as the clock …
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In the blink of an eye, the first half of the semester is finished! As I write this, I am seated at a desk in Berkeley, CA on the campus of CDSP where I will spend the week enjoying some much-needed rest! “O give thanks to the Lord, call on his name, make known his …
Compassionate Rich Man (Luke 16:19-31) Sermon delivered by Bobbi Kraft at Grace Episcopal Church, Sheboygan, WI 19th Sunday after Pentecost - Proper 21 - Sept. 25, 2017 There’s a study carrel, a kind of desk, in the basement of the library that I’ve claimed as my own. It’s tucked away in the far back corner. …
It’s time to hit the books once again! It’s hard to believe that a year has already passed since my first day at seminary. It required a lot of adjustment for me and those I love. This year may, at least, be a tiny measure “easier” thanks to being able to build from what was …
Shortly, my Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) experience will be over and I’ll be headed back to WI for a bit of a break. This summer program has been exhausting but I’ve learned a lot; both expected and unexpected. All of which, though, I couldn’t have done without your love, support, and prayers. As I entered …
My apologies for not writing for you last month. The whirlwind that was finals and graduations (complete with an honorary doctorate for our own Bishop Matt) left me at a loss for words; especially with the great unknown of CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) ahead of me. I was thankful to come home to Grace (ever …
Welcome to Ordinary Time Sermon delivered by Bobbi Kraft at Grace Episcopal Church, Sheboygan, WI Trinity Sunday – May 22, 2016 Welcome to Ordinary Time! (I’ll let you in on a little secret, Michele cringes when I say that and has been reminding me that it’s Trinity Sunday. She’s absolutely right, but please indulge me …
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"Krafting" Bridges 