Nehemiah: Everyone Is Included
Text: Nehemiah 11:1-2, 12:27-43 Nehemiah and company finished rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem in fifty-two days. But when the work was complete, what they were…
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UMC 101: An Inclusive Church
Text: Luke 5:17-26, Book of Discipline – Constitution Preamble and ¶1-5, ¶140, and the new 6 Over this last month as we have worshipped with one…
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…
A Feast of Terror and Abundance
Text: Matthew 22:1-14; Isaiah 25:1-10 So, all month long in our daily devotions we are focusing on where the Kingdom of Heaven shows up in…
Sing! Play! Summer! – Amazing Grace
Text: Luke 15 I have a fantastic sense of direction. If you drop me in a new place with a map, I can easily get…
Abiding in Love
Loneliness is a growing epidemic in our society. Yes, I said epidemic. Studies have now shown that loneliness and social isolation raises our stress hormones,…
It was a Monday afternoon, in Marengo, and a young woman walked into the church and asked to use the telephone. Not a problem, I…
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…