Respectfully and intentionally “storing” the old allows us to bring both the old and the new out of the storehouse of our lives.Continue reading The Storehouse
Mary’s Song
This is a lightly edited transcript of a sermon preached on December 19, 2021. For the original audio and/or video versions of this sermon, check the links on the Resources page. Opening Prayer Please pray with me. Lord God, thank you, Lord, as always, for this space that we have, for this time that weContinue reading Mary’s Song
Rejoice
The third Sunday of Advent, Gaudete Sunday, is about rejoicing as we continue to anticipate the coming of Christ, but what if we’re not feeling joyful?Continue reading Rejoice
Peace
Peace on earth and goodwill to man. It’s a common phrase during the holiday season, but what does the author of Luke have to say about it?Continue reading Peace
New Wine
Sometimes, slow transitions aren’t really an option. New wine requires new wineskins, otherwise, both are ruined. What can we learn from this?Continue reading New Wine
Balance
Biological life is balanced by biological death. Is the same true for eternal life and love? Do they need to be balanced by death and hate?Continue reading Balance
Prayer
As we grow in our faith and understanding, what posture can we take toward prayer that will let our prayers grow with us?Continue reading Prayer
Love Is the Goal
Love is the goal, and without love, nothing Christians do has value. How does that posture affect our reading of scripture?Continue reading Love Is the Goal
Walking in the Light
What does the author of 1 John mean when he says we should “walk in the light?”Continue reading Walking in the Light
Revelation
What can we learn from the book of Revelation that could help us examine our current communities and congregations?Continue reading Revelation
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