God Shaped Power

God Shaped Power

Today’s Sermon focus Not all power is created equal! What is God’s power like? Not what we expect.  Christ the King Sunday is all about the Kingdom of God and the nature of power, which begs the question, “What does it mean to live today, in this time, in...
Feet on the Earth

Feet on the Earth

Today’s Sermon focus We don’t need to get on every rollercoaster the world provides. We can keep our feet grounded on the earth for the sake of us all.  I discovered a long time ago that I cannot do rollercoasters. My body does not translate physical...
Stand Firm and Hang Loose

Stand Firm and Hang Loose

Today’s Sermon focus We are called to stand firm in faith and follow the way of Christ. The rest just might be details. Elmer’s family and friends, including in particular Becky and Gail Britt and Becky’s sisters, celebrated Elmer’s life in Seattle where his...
The Pushy Widow

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...
Letting Go Our Pretenses

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 God There’s an open secret among food service workers, particularly those who work in places that serve breakfast and lunch....
Jesus’ Mom Voice

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...