We Should Be Where Jesus Is

We Should Be Where Jesus Is

Today’s Sermon focus Living on the edge for the sake of Christ, justice, and love. This is where mercy is possible.   I recently learned that the husband of one of my old employees is suffering some really difficult health problems, between blood clots and edema...
Creating Like God

Creating Like God

Today’s Sermon focus What does it mean to us to be made in the image and likeness of God? Maybe we should look for opportunities to create like God creates in Genesis 1 One of my hobbies since we bought our first house has been landscaping and gardening. I love...
Hope of the Butterfly

Hope of the Butterfly

Today’s Sermon focus Resurrection is assured! Happy Easter! Christ is risen! He is risen, indeed! There are certain Easters that this call and response feels so joyous, so full of promise. And then there are other Easters that may feel different. I don’t want to...
Real Hope on Palm Sunday

Real Hope on Palm Sunday

Today’s Sermon focus Where do we look for God’s hope? In a way, we could say the whole Christian story is an answer to the questions we’ve always asked in one way or another, “Where does our hope come from? Where will we find security, peace, assurance,...
Being a good shepherd

Being a good shepherd

Today’s Sermon focus Good shepherds defend their flocks What does it take to be a good shepherd? Who here has raised livestock? Or had pets, for that matter? What does it involve taking good care of your animals? Provide access to health care, day or night Calm...
Kicking the Tires

Kicking the Tires

Today’s Sermon focus Jesus was tested in the desert. We are faced with those same temptations. How are we doing? In case you didn’t know or hadn’t thought about it, it is quite arduous to become a pastor. And this is a good thing! I think we’d all be glad to...