Puppy-ness

Puppy-ness

Today’s Sermon focus Embracing our inner puppy is indeed lighter and easier as we do not shy away from injustice and darkness Who here is watching the World Cup? I don’t follow sports much primarily because I can get so invested in the wins and losses that it...
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...
My Way or God’s Way

My Way or God’s Way

Today’s Sermon focus Is my way really the best plan?  When you’re a musician in the church, you are sometimes asked to sing or play really surprising music at funerals because funerals are personal. There’s hardly anything more personal than one’s choice in...