In communities, including families and congregations, we sometimes encounter people who seek to disrupt and even abuse other community members. How do we engage with them? Do we name the…
Jesus's sermon on the mount includes Christianity's most famous prayer. As we pray it, think about what it says about what we need to build the sovereign realm of God…
As the church and minister prepare to go on sabbatical, Paul exhorts us to be assured of God's love, because God loved us and came in the form of Jesus…
To kick off our 2019 sermon series on our church identity, we take a look at the great commission and our call to make disciples of all the nations. Welcome…
In the prayer Jesus teaches us, we ask that God provide "our daily bread." What is that? How can we know? When we are giving to others, it makes us…
The Prologue of John re-tells the story of the Hebrew Bible in short, starting in the way that God created humanity--in community. On Advent 4 AND Christmas Eve, let's remember…
Moses hears God's call, and God gives the power of his name to Moses for change. When Moses said he couldn't speak, God sent his brother Aaron to speak for…
Asking questions is scary. Talking to people about something hurtful we felt because of their actions is scary. It's often easier to write them off as terrible or listen to…
Where does the Lord's prayer locate us in our relationship to God? What is the purpose of prayer? We pray for God to intercede in the world, but often, God…
