The Place Between Us

The Place Between Us

Today’s Sermon focus Jesus has prepared a place for you and it’s ready now!  When Nate and I got married, I decided to include in the ceremony something I wrote about what I thought marriage was and what I thought our marriage would be. In the days leading...
God and Man

God and Man

Today’s Sermon focus The identity of Jesus may confuse us but it matters.  When is the last time you watched the Abbott and Costello skit, Who’s on First? I just watched it again this week and it’s even more funny than I remember. Do you remember this skit?...
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...