Altars Everywhere!
Defiant Praise – John van de Laar There are many doorways to cynicism, Jesus, Many reasons for despair, May causes for fear; But there is…
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The Spirit of Community
This summer at Immanuel, we have been exploring how the Holy Spirit shows up in the lives of characters throughout the scriptures. Today, we find…
We Have Found the Messiah
“I am not the Messiah” That’s probably pretty obvious to all of you. Of course, I’m not the Messiah. But I wasn’t talking about me….
Livin’ on the Edge
This morning, we are hanging out in liminal space… That’s a funny word isn’t it… liminal…. Say it with me… liminal. It comes from…
Transferred into the Kingdom
Over the last two weeks in worship, we have talked extensively about how we should give thanks for one another… Because of our differences,…
God Changes Minds
I change my mind all the time. I like variety. I learn. I grow. I experience new things. I’m in a different mood. And my…
Spirit of Household Salvation
Religion is social. Religion is corporate. Religion is political. As Christianity spread in the time of the apostles and beyond, it was often not the…
when the storms of life are raging #gc2012
Our General Conference has been full of metaphors of water. Storms, wind, rain, water, shoreline, sails, rope, salt, you name it – we’ve shared the…