Ships, Horses and Tongues
Jesus and the disciples were traveling along the road when he asked them a question: Who do you say that I am? We heard how…
Jesus
Turning the Other Cheek and the American Justice System
Yesterday, the Tuesday morning small group at my church had an interesting conversation. Is it possible or practical to follow the commands of Jesus in the…
Out of the Mouths of Babes – or – What I learned from VBS
We all know that kids say the darndest things… but they also speak deep truths and absolutely astound me with their questions. They are unafraid…
Spirit of the Underdog
In 1887, a new term was coined in the English speaking world – the “underdog”… as opposed to the top dog – who was the…
No More Denial
Seventy five years ago, I probably would not have been welcomed in this pulpit. As a woman, ordination was out of the question. A combination…
Scars
I have a couple of scars in my body. Right below my left knee the area is numb and without feeling and there is a…
Use it or Lose it
On a cold November morning, not too different from today, two farmers met each other in the local coffee shop. Their crops had been harvested…
Easter is for the Hopeless
A rollercoaster of emotions. In the sunrise service this morning we began a little bit differently and instead of starting off with the joy of…