How does the kingdom of God subvert our expectations? How does it turn cultures and power systems upside down?Continue reading Subversion
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
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
The American Dream
What happens when James encounters the American dream? What happens when the Gospel encounters the American vision of “the good life”?Continue reading The American Dream
Freedom
What does it mean to be free in Christ, and what happens when freedom in Christ encounters American ideas of freedom?Continue reading Freedom
Narratives
The narratives into which we live can be powerful to hurt us or heal us. Let’s examine some of the narratives found in scripture.Continue reading Narratives
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