Follow the Star: Service
Text: Mark 1:29-38, Isaiah 40:21-31 Today, as we follow the star, we hear an invitation from God to serve. Why do we serve? Is it…
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Follow The Star: Authority
Text: Mark 1:21-28 Our gospel lesson for today begins with Jesus teaching in the synagogue. And the people of Capernaum were astounded by his teaching….
Follow the Star: Repent
Text: Mark 1:14-20, Jonah 3:1-5,10 Over the last year our routines, our work, our families, our vacations… so many parts of our lives were unexpectedly…
Follow The Star: Invitation
Text: John 1:43-51 This year has begun with chaos, violence, grief, and pain. And I have to admit that when I sat down to write…
Follow the Star: Identity
Text: Mark 1:4-11 Last week, we invited you to follow the star of the Magi… Not the one in the sky, but the one in…
Follow the Star : Epiphany
Has God ever spoken to you? Have you ever seen a sign? Heard a voice? Met God in a dream? As I was finishing up…
No Christmas without Consent and Commitment
One Christmas, when my niece was about six years old, I carefully wrapped up a gently loved American Girls doll and accessories that had belonged…
No Christmas Without Joy and Acceptance
All through this Advent season we are exploring the complicated family tree of Jesus of Nazareth Matthew shares with us. Their stories are a legacy…