Growing up, I was often told that actions speak louder than words. How we act shows what is truly upon our hearts more so than the words we speak. The love that is upon our hearts, and conversely the bitterness that is upon our hearts, speak in our relationships and lives through our actions and … [Read more…]
At our last Lenten Supper as we discussed Christ’s final words on the cross, one of the participants mentioned that when Christ said “My God, My God, why have you forsaken me”, that this showed Jesus’ humanity and suffering. I found that this stuck with me as it is something I have spent years pondering … [Read more…]
What are the first things that come to mind when you hear the word covenant? You probably were not thinking about lent, learning, or fun and interesting. Yet as we can see in the Bible covenant is very important and appears from the book of Genesis all the way through the book of Revelations. One … [Read more…]
Have you ever watched the tele-evangelists? When I was in graduate school there were many nights where I couldn’t sleep. So I would get up put on a coat and walk to the student lounge and watch TV. I had the keys to everything on the campus so I could let myself in anywhere I … [Read more…]
Join us for our Lenten Supper Book Study starting in February. All people are welcome to join us for 1, 2, or all of our sessions. In each session we will delve into the last words Christ and their implications for us as people of faith. Dates: February 14th, 28th, and March 14th Time: 6:30PM … [Read more…]
The wise men saw a star rising in the East that shown out through the darkness of night and to the place where Jesus was born. And like his star shining through the darkness, Jesus was also that light to a world in need starting right from his birth. Jesus was that shining star, that … [Read more…]
When you think of hospitality and welcome, what words come to mind? What images come to mind? I think as Christians we don’t spend nearly enough time contemplating the importance of hospitality in our world, in our lives, and in our experiences. We all know what it feels like to be truly welcomed and on … [Read more…]
I’m hungry. How many of you are feeling hungry? It’s alright to admit that sometimes we feel distracted by basic human needs like hunger and thirst. I remember being a child in church and being excited that it was communion Sunday because in my mind it was the one Sunday in a month that Jesus … [Read more…]
A few years ago I preached on forgiveness and the relationship between my mother and her eldest sister: a sister who cut herself off from the family for more than 30 years now. After worship that day, I was asked if the relationship had been repaired and if so how did that start. At the … [Read more…]
Times of question are a way of life for all of us. Doubt is a constant friend for many of us. Life does not make faith and living the faithful life easy. We experience death, loss, hatred, persecution, war, and other challenges. Sometimes when we get up in the morning it can feel as if … [Read more…]
