The beginning of our stewardship campaign “Graceful Giving” includes a homily that begs the question “Why is God so Mindful of Human Kind?” Included is reference to the newly baptized steward, Grace Brackin. Psalm 8
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Today we hear a story from the Bible which reminds us of the fact that there are always people in need of healing in our midst. As a result, the opportunities to bring healing and hope, to show compassion and grace, to stand in solidarity with others and hear their voice, are endless, and so […]
During this season of Lent, we are once again reminded of our need for God. And this happens not only as we realize our own shortcomings, recognizing in ourselves when we have given criticism when what was needed was a hug, as well as admitting those times when we can’t do it on our own […]
Today’s Gospel lesson is a great reminder to us that while we may not have all the answers to life’s questions and questions of faith, we have the answers that we truly need. We know that Jesus is God’s Son, and that God is well pleased with him. We know that in baptism we are […]
“We want you to do for us what we ask.” With these words immediately after Jesus’ third passion prediction, James and John set the tone for the human condition. We want, Jesus saves! He does it by turning our values upside down. We crave power, Jesus empties himself taking the form of a servant. Not […]
On what was traditionally a break from Lenten rigors, Laetare or “Refreshment Sunday uses Psalm 23 as its psalmody. This sermon adds a twist to “surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the lord forever. Included in this sermon is a […]
As John the Baptist pointed to Jesus and let those who saw him be transformed by Jesus himself, so too Andrew points to Jesus and lets God do the rest. And while it is a job that does not get much mention, it is a job that is essential to the life of the church. […]
Using the Jacob text and its entire context, along with the widow in Luke 18 the hearer will enter into the story that we all ask, where is God ?
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