Learn To Do Good
The sacrifice of animals and other offerings in the ancient world was an important part of one's relationship with God. Yet, the prophets recognized that sacrifice must be accompanied by the work of justice.
Why is the road to Jericho dangerous?
Who is my neighbor? Why is the road to Jericho so dangerous?
Hallelujahs in a Broken World
Perhaps the word we need in these difficult trying days is Hallelujah! Praise God.
Psalm 52: Loving Evil
Why do you boast, O mighty one, of mischief done against the godly? All day long you are plotting destruction.
Psalm 27
We trust instead in God’s presence to be with us all our days, all our moments, even the difficult ones. We trust as we wait and hope for more justice, more freedom.
The Sound of Sheer Silence
Our story about an ancient prophet will prompt us all to not expect the usual. To open ourselves to the still small voice of the Holy One. Listen! Listen God is calling! Calling through the sound of sheer silence.
A Pentecost Sermon
“Breath, Fire, Dove”
Gather round people of the Spirit, spiritual people, Pentecostal people, for I have a story for you
Pentecost: Breath, Fire, Dove
Pentecost Sunday celebrates the coming of the Holy Spirit to the early church.
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Lydia receives quick attention in the story - two verses. But she becomes a follower of Jesus and is baptized into the early movement. And we immediately offers hospitality to her fellow Jesus-followers.
Changing Your Mind For Love
Peter has changed his mind for love. For love of God and love of neighbor.