Harry J. Heintz loves sailing. And reading and writing. And his wife and family. And God. And baseball. And life. He has been writing for years, for sermons, teachings, and observations about life and faith. Friends and family have urged him to start a blog. With their help and encouragement, here goes.
Recent Posts
Magi-cal Mystery
[This message was delivered at Ogden Presbyterian Church on January 4, 2026, Epiphany Sunday, based on Matthew 2:1-12.] This may hurt you: no star appeared over the manger. This may sting your ears: the shepherds and magi didn’t race to see who would get to the manger first. They never met each other. The journey … Continue reading Magi-cal Mystery
Preparing the Way–Prophetically
[This message was delivered at Odgen Presbyterian Church, Spencerport, NY, on the second Sunday of Advent, 12/7/25, based on Isaiah 11:1-10 and Matthew 3:1-12.] Is this any way to begin a sermon? “You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the coming wrath?” (Matthew 3:7) In the preaching course I have taught at … Continue reading Preparing the Way–Prophetically
Unacceptable?
Gun violence is never out of season in the United States. But some incidents grab the headlines and our attention, at least for a while. Like the recent assassination of political influencer Charlie Kirk. And the shooting that same day at a public school in Colorado. And the more recent killing of four people in … Continue reading Unacceptable?
Preferred Seating?
[This message was delivered at Community of the Savior, Rochester, NY, on August 31, 2025, based on Luke 14:1, 7-14. It can also be listened to on the CoS facebook page, but the camera was not working, so it can’t be watched.] On fall Sundays growing up in Los Angeles, my cousin and I would often … Continue reading Preferred Seating?
Sailing toward Wisdom 