The peace of Christ is not passive. It is not the absence of active conflict. It is the reconciliation of conflicts within ourselves, with each other, and with God, with…
In the season of Thanksgiving, we remember the prophetic words of Isaiah to King Hezekiah in Jerusalem in the face of the unbeatable destructive might of the Assyrian army, "be…
We often mistake silence and quiet for peace. True peace comes only with reconciliation. Silence and quiet often hide violence being done to those without power, allowing those with power…
Our children are always learning. If we do not show them what it means to be the church, what lessons will they draw?
On the second Sunday in Advent, we are reminded that Biblical peace is reconciliation, not quiet. Often, prophecy from unexpected quarters is noisy and disruptive. Just ask Scrooge.
Worship 101 continues with a study of communion. Where does it fit in worship? Why was it central, and then not, and should it be again? What are we doing…
Babylon sacks Jerusalem and sends the Jews into exile for 70 years. But in the midst of exile, Isaiah sees hope that banishment will end and that the valleys and…
Today, we recognized the servant leaders and artists in our congregation. As we explore our identity statement, "A welcoming church family exploring progressive Christian theology, caring within and serving beyond,"…
What turns the crowd from adoring Jesus to attacking Jesus? Why does he go from being a hero to a goat? Perhaps the realization that he did not represent a…
Mark sets out showing that old words can be re-heard in new places. He reminds us that we may fulfill the prophecies in Isaiah and draw strength from the God…
Paul's unknown God reminds us on Memorial Day of the unknown soldiers who died in all wars at all times. How may we build the kingdom of God, so that…
Remember, an eye for an eye is a restriction on escalation. It is to remind us that no matter how angry we are, there are limits to the punishments people…
Ahaz seeks comfort from his prophet Isaiah. Isaiah provides the reassuring messages that Ahaz's enemies will be destroyed, but as we look back on further events, we see that there…
