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
Astounding Women
“Moreover, some women of our group astounded us.” (Luke 24:22) Yesterday, the third Sunday of Easter, April 19, 2026, I preached from Luke’s telling of the resurrection appearance of Jesus to two bewildered disciples on the road to Emmanus (Luke 24:13-35). Jesus comes and walks alongside them, but they don’t recognize him. They think he … Continue reading Astounding Women
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?
Sailing toward Wisdom 