Arriving home after a long day, she took one look around the place and exclaimed, “Why can’t you be more like your brother?!?” He fed 5000. He called the loathsome out of the tree and ate with them. He challenged…
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Can We Become Like Jesus?
Posted in Genesis, Genesis 1, Genesis 1-2, Genesis 1:26-27, New Testament, Old Testament, Romans, Romans 8, Romans 8:18-39, Romans 8:29b, Sermon
Squinting in the Mirror: A Prayer of Confession & Hope
Creator of the immensity & mystery: You created us in your image, squinting, we see you in the mirror. But we left your dream, pursuing our own selfish, idol-filled fantasies. You could not bear to…
Every Time I Feel the Spirit Moving
Looking back at it all, I can see the broad movements of the Holy Spirit in my life, beckoning me forward. At the time, I wasn’t always sure; often I was confused, or full of angst, or desirous of another…
Posted in Acts, Acts 2, Acts 2:1-4, Days of the Church, New Testament, Pentecost, Romans, Romans 8, Romans 8:18-39, Sermon, Trinity Sunday
Out of the World
Out of the Delights, out of the joyous times, we gather together. Out of the Tedium, the long days that drag, we gather together. Out of the Depths, out of the difficult times, we gather together. We gather to worship…
Beacons of Love, Hope, & Justice
The abundant One calls to us, “Gather as one, beloved people.” We gather as people beloved! The Creator, the Teacher, & the Mystery reminds, “I am with you always.” We come to worship the…
Living Within Grace
Confessing Sins Holy One, In your presence & the presence of our Christian community, we lay our sins before you. We live as if the resurrection, never happened.…
Tagged with: confession, grace, narrative lectionary, sin
Posted in Confession of Sin & Assurance, Romans, Romans 6, Romans 6:1-14
Posted in Confession of Sin & Assurance, Romans, Romans 6, Romans 6:1-14
Generosity
In the kingdom of God we find that generosity of spirit, generosity of possessions, & the radical sharing of skills are practiced openly. As the offering plate comes round, place your hand over it. Commit to God that you will use…
Tagged with: Offering Invitation
Posted in Matthew, Matthew 20, Matthew 20:1-16, New Testament, Offering
Posted in Matthew, Matthew 20, Matthew 20:1-16, New Testament, Offering
Show Up Ready to Gorge
God is throwing a wedding feast! Show up to the party ready to gorge on love & compassion. Dance like the transforming spirit has washed over you. As the offering plate comes round, place your hand over it. Commit to…
Ready to Share Our Gifts
Get Ready! Use all that you have at your disposal: your money, your spiritual gifts, and your time. As the offering plate comes round, place your hand over it. Pause in the presence of the One. Commit to God that…
Tagged with: Call to Offering, responsive meditation
Posted in Matthew, Matthew 25, Matthew 25:1-13, New Testament, Offering
Posted in Matthew, Matthew 25, Matthew 25:1-13, New Testament, Offering
Getting Ready
Get ready! We’re not quite ready. Get ready! What must we do to be ready? Esther prepared a party. She put into action events that would save her people. She focused on others. Get ready! Who must we be to…
Tagged with: Elder Testament
Posted in Confession of Sin & Assurance, Esther 5, Esther 5:1-8, Matthew, Matthew 25, Matthew 25:1-13, New Testament
Posted in Confession of Sin & Assurance, Esther 5, Esther 5:1-8, Matthew, Matthew 25, Matthew 25:1-13, New Testament
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