it causes me to tremble…
Day two of our annual conference has completed. We have voted on exactly 7 items of legislation. And we have celebrated and praised and prayed and…
love
levels and dimensions
Last month at our county ministerial alliance gathering, we got to chatting about the books we were reading. One pastor mentioned a book – and…
“this beautiful mess” part 1
I have been trying to read more. There are far too many books on my shelf – delicious books – just waiting to be picked…
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…
disconTENTment
In our gospel reading this morning, we come across some very angry folks in Jesus hometown of Nazareth. These are ordinary, run of the mill…
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?…
love list
Kristin T. over on Halfway to Normal has been talking a lot about love lists lately. a list that you make over time detailing the…
Holy Spit Balls
Thursday night we had a wonderful and amazing event at our church. Over 25 people gathered together for fellowship, food, and fun. We had people…