Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12 Every journey needs something. Hiking needs boots and sometimes hiking poles. Heavy coat for winter. Floaty and sunglasses for the pool and beach. And, at the beginningContinue readingSummer on the Mount: The Beatitudes – June 25, 2023
Summer on the Mount: Representing the Kingdom of Heaven – Sunday June 18, 2023
Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20 Different things we do and say, mannerisms, phrases, give away where we grew up or where our families are from. Whether you call the things that goContinue readingSummer on the Mount: Representing the Kingdom of Heaven – Sunday June 18, 2023
Trinity Sunday: God in Three Persons – June 11, 2023
While not the most celebrated of church holidays, Trinity Sunday recognizes a core idea that permeates the church and our beliefs. The Trinity is a theological concept grounded in scriptureContinue readingTrinity Sunday: God in Three Persons – June 11, 2023
Sunday June 4, 2023 – Pentecost: Keepers of the Flame
Scripture: Acts 2:1-21 and Numbers 11:24-29 The imagery of fire at Pentecost has always fascinated me. Fire can be so devastating. With a stray ember and a quick breeze cropsContinue readingSunday June 4, 2023 – Pentecost: Keepers of the Flame
Amazing Grace: Quilt of Love – Sunday May 28
Scripture John 17:1-11 My friend Nichole has a quilting and sewing station in her house. At any given time, if you were to walk by that station, it would beContinue readingAmazing Grace: Quilt of Love – Sunday May 28
Amazing Grace: It’s Mother’s Day – Sunday May 14, 2023
For the past 3 months, I am happy to say I have added a new language to the list of languages I speak. Many of you are familiar with thisContinue readingAmazing Grace: It’s Mother’s Day – Sunday May 14, 2023
Amazing Grace: The Way – Sunday May 7, 2023
I never paid much attention to verses 8-11 in our passage today. In fact, I can’t say that I had ever really noticed them. But Christ’s interaction with Philip, hisContinue readingAmazing Grace: The Way – Sunday May 7, 2023
Amazing Grace: At the Table – April 23, 2023
Luke 24:13-15 There’s an old joke, pretty common, about United Methodists. I’ve heard it said about Presbyterians and Lutherans too but its our joke. Did you know that we actuallyContinue readingAmazing Grace: At the Table – April 23, 2023
Amazing Grace: Breakthrough – April 16, 2023
John 20:19-31 If the disciples, were in a scary movie, if the disciples as we encounter them in the gospel of John chapter 20 were in a scary movie, IContinue readingAmazing Grace: Breakthrough – April 16, 2023
Easter Sunday – April 9, 2023 – Resurrection Finds You
Matthew 28:1-10 They did not come expecting to find resurrection but resurrection found them anyway. It was dawn, early morning. I can picture them walking, beginning in darkness and, withContinue readingEaster Sunday – April 9, 2023 – Resurrection Finds You