Chalance!

Chalance!

Today’s Sermon focus God is not nonchalant about us or God’s creation! Why should we be? Let’s start practicing “chalance.” There’s a new trend in dating I learned about recently called the “chalant” relationship. I was curious what...
Fear of Following

Fear of Following

Today’s Sermon focus Peace at any cost is not the path of the gospel … and that’s scary!  A little confession time to begin this sermon. Becoming and being a pastor has been terrifying to me. I have a tendency towards being afraid of everything, so I...
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,...