Christ the King

Christ the King

We tend to think we know what kingship is and what dominion means. It means obedience and following the rules, if you’re not the king. If you are the king, it means being the source of all the answers and decisions. It means control. No one expects humility or...
Focusing on the Widow

Focusing on the Widow

Today’s Sermon focus An answer to the question, “Now what do we do?” Post-election considerations. In 2010, across the parking lot from my cute little hippy café, the Republican Party set up shop for a serious attempt to take down Harry Reid. Harry...
Our Saints

Our Saints

Today’s Sermon focus God acts through the saints of our lives to guide us through grief The Bible tells us we each carry a spark of the Divine, that we are created in the Image of God. The Bible tells us this is the core truth of our being. But in the face of...
Power of Truth Telling

Power of Truth Telling

Today’s Sermon focus We need truth-telling for the sake of ourselves, our communities, and the world. At Note-Able Music Therapy Services, my previous employer, there is a band called the Note-Ables which is at the heart of this nonprofit. They perform some 40...
Love Revolution

Love Revolution

Today’s Sermon focus What is your role in Jesus’ revolution of overturning the world’s hate? It’s a question worth asking. These disciples have stars in their eyes. Still. Even with all we’ve heard of Jesus warning of his coming crucifixion....