The Gift of Joy
How many of you are happy all the time? Every waking minute of your lives? C’mon now… raise your hands! No one? No one at…
God
Four Loves
** Note: This is a sermon done in pieces throughout the worship service, interspersed with scripture and songs. Also – many thanks to UCC Worship…
the potential demise of “the beast” and whether or not God cares.
Those of you who know me on facebook or twitter will be aware by now that I was in a car accident on Monday. “The…
the Christian journey
How do you understand the following traditional evangelical doctrines: a) repentance; b) justification; c) regeneration; d) sanctification? What are the marks of the Christian life?…
what are we saved for?
What is your understanding of a) the Kingdom of God; b) the Resurrection; c) eternal life? As I think about this question, the words from…
Touching and Tasting God’s Love
What is the meaning and significance of the sacraments? In the sacraments of our church, ordinary things like bread and grape juice and water become…
Doctrine of God… or something.
When I submitted my candidacy papers, I had just finished Constructive Theology. I was in a totally heady space, although I also had a lot…
Praying for Peace
I’ve been thinking a lot about peace lately. I’ve been praying a lot FOR peace lately. While this isn’t a family that is facing conflict…