Relocation
Dear friends, I am so grateful for the gift of life in community. Or, drawing on today’s gospel reading, I am so grateful for the gift of life on the vine. I give thanks to God for you! Today’s worship……
Category: Sermons
In Trust, We Rise
Dear friends, I’m grateful for the 50 days of Easter. I need the persistent, beyond-one-day reminder that there is new life rising in the midst of the death that assails us. I pray that you are experiencing God’s faithful presence……
Is Bad News the Only Kind?
Christ is risen! Christ is risen indeed! May this good news for you, and for our world, fill you with hope in the midst of our unresolved story. You are so loved. Today’s worship service, in its entirety, may be……
With Courage
Dear friends, As we enter into Holy Week together, may God be our strength and our song, the source of all courage and compassion. Today’s worship service, in its entirety, may be viewed here: If you’d prefer to listen to……
We Wish to See Jesus
Dear friends, What is troubling you this week? What is blessing you? Where do you see God in these things? My heart is with yours as you discern God at work in your life and in the life of the……
Love Persevering
Dear friends, Today’s sermon turned out to be an Easter preview in the middle of Lent. Every Sunday is a celebration of the resurrection. Every day is a witness to God’s persevering love–especially in the midst of heartache. May you……
What Good Does Anger Do?
Dear friends, I pray, in the midst of the struggle, there are countless joys lifting your spirits. I give thanks to God for you and for the abundant grace God showers upon us as we walk this Lenten road together…….
Listening for Love
Dear friends, I give thanks to God for you. If the season of Lent–and the entire life of faith, really–is about deep listening, then you are the ones who help me to hear and respond to hard truths. Thank you…….
A Real Savior
Dear friends, As we journey through the season of Lent together, I pray you will know the presence of God beside you in powerful ways. Here is this week’s worship service in its entirety. We are grateful for A Sanctified……
What Could Be?
Dear friends, On this bitterly cold day (at least where I am!), may our hearts be warmed by God’s word–a word of unfailing promise for a future filled with hope. Today’s worship service, in its entirety, may be viewed here:……