Faith Explorations
The Pushy Widow
Today's Sermon focus Vision matters for when we're advocating for change. Who's setting that vision for you? For us?Anyone here ever do a vision board? Do we all know what a vision board is? I have never done a vision board. Not that I’m not against having a vision...
Letting Go Our Pretenses
Today's Sermon focus God's healing action does not leave our pretenses in place. We get to let them go to enter the Kingdom of GodThere’s an open secret among food service workers, particularly those who work in places that serve breakfast and lunch. Well, I’m sure...
Jesus’ Mom Voice
Today's Sermon focus You know it's time to listen when the mom voice pops out, particularly when it's Jesus! When we think of mothers, what is the image that comes up for you? The quintessential mom in your mind is what? Kind, patient, loving, and curious about...
The Basics
Today's Sermon focus The basics of faith are basic. LOVE is the answer always. When is the last time you felt really alive? Can you think of a “peak experience” when you may have thought, “This is it, this is what life is about.” To quote our reading from 1 Timothy,...
Taking Risks
Today's Sermon focus Our kids are so good at learning and engaging the world - skills we can honor and practiceI loved my graduation from the University of Washington. Even back then, people were sometimes “too cool” to bother going to graduation, as if it...
Aiming Low
Today's Sermon focus We get caught up in our pretenses and "false self" and Christ is calling us to something differentMy stepdad Ron loved fast cars. Over the years, he had different sports cars, but when I was in middle school, he had a Corvette which I thought was...
Twisted Up
Today's Sermon focus We get all twisted up. Jesus calls us to be restored into new life and to let those twists go. Who here loves a good to do list? I love them so much I can take them oddly seriously, because I love the experience of marking things off the list. I...
Bold Discipleship for AI
Today's Sermon focus Our discipleship matters in the face of fear and changeJesus says, “Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” So, basically don’t worry. You can relax about wealth and power. You’ll have all...
Greed is Big Deal
Who remembers the Wizard of Oz? What’s the basic premise of the story? What’s the moral of the story? Classic tale of a young person looking on the bleak prairies of Kansas and asking is this all there is? Her heart knows there’s more to life than this, but how can...
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