My secretary had a rough life, no doubt about it. Work was a place of relief from that difficult life, for sure. She viewed me as a safe person, as someone who she knew would keep what she told me…
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Does God Listen to Whining?
Posted in New Testament, Old Testament, Psalm 69, Psalm 69:1-16, Psalms, Romans, Romans 8, Romans 8:18-39, Sermon
God Lifts
*Call to Worship Please say responsively. R: right side; L: left side; A: all Praise the Lord! R: Praise God today and tomorrow! L: Praise God morning and night! Who could possibly compare to God? R: God’s love is abundant! L:…
Does God Play Favorites?
When I saw it, I thought apartment building. When she saw it, she thought Swiss cheese. Climbing the ridge I paused at the tree stump and exclaimed internally, Rodent Apartments! Moments later my hiking companion came up from behind and…
Tagged with: "preferential option for the poor", economic injustice, Gustavo Gutiérrez, poverty
Posted in Luke, Luke 12, Luke 12:33, Matthew, Matthew 19, Matthew 19:21, New Testament, Old Testament, Psalm 113, Psalms, Sermon
Posted in Luke, Luke 12, Luke 12:33, Matthew, Matthew 19, Matthew 19:21, New Testament, Old Testament, Psalm 113, Psalms, Sermon
What Does It Take to Be Happy?
Happiness is two kinds of ice cream Knowing a secret Climbing a tree Happiness is five different crayons Catching a firefly Setting him free (From: http://www.allthelyrics.com/lyrics/youre_a_good_man_charlie_brown_soundtrack-happiness#ixzz3eGu08vrV) *** That tune I butchered a few moments ago is from the musical, You’re…
Fruit that Ripens At the Right Time
Prepare yourselves for worship. We gather to worship the One who binds us all together Seek to be truly happy. We strive to avoid evil advice and the road of sin. Listen for God’s instruction. When we…
Can We Become Like Jesus?
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…
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…
Come!
“Come!” you call out to us. And we make up excuses. “Come!” you call out to us. And we come half-heartedly. “Come!” we call out to you. Forgetting you’ve already issued an invitation to us. When you call, move us…
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
Embracing the Royalty
God created each of us in the divine image. Go outward, act and love in just such a time as this (1) with a heightened sense of God. We commit to live faithfully, embracing the royalty within …
Tagged with: Elder Testament, Just such a time as this, Queen Esther, Sending Forth
Posted in Benediction, Esther, Esther 4, Esther 4:14-17, Old Testament
Posted in Benediction, Esther, Esther 4, Esther 4:14-17, Old Testament
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