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...
The Basics

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...
Aiming Low

Aiming Low

Today’s Sermon focus We get caught up in our pretenses and “false self” and Christ is calling us to something different My stepdad Ron loved fast cars. Over the years, he had different sports cars, but when I was in middle school, he had a Corvette...
Twisted Up

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...
Bold Discipleship for AI

Bold Discipleship for AI

Today’s Sermon focus Our discipleship matters in the face of fear and change Jesus 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...