Category: Faith
Sermons, resources, conference recaps, book reviews, and reflections on faith
No Room at the Inn
In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 And everyone went to their own town to register. 4 So Joseph… Continue Reading “No Room at the Inn”
Clothes Make the Man
“Clothes make the man.” You’ve probably heard that saying before. Clothes are a status symbol in our society. The shoes on your feet, the clothes on your back, the watch on your wrist all seem to MATTER. At least to some. Your clothes say… Continue Reading “Clothes Make the Man”
Amazing Grace
I’ll never forget the time I got to see Mikhail Baryshnikov dance in person. He was with the White Oak Dance Project, which was a modern dance company he founded. The year was about 1995 and they were doing a series of four dances,… Continue Reading “Amazing Grace”
Two Masters
19 “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and… Continue Reading “Two Masters”
Planting Seeds
What is it worth? I’ve loved comics since I was about six or seven years old. My dad used to bring home issues of the Incredible Hulk from time-to-time. He would come home after work, lean around the doorframe of my room and just… Continue Reading “Planting Seeds”
We Create Happiness
What is the key to success? People all over the world since time began have tried to figure tbat out, but most never do. Did you know that eighty percent of businesses fail in the first 18 months?[1] And while churches do better, after… Continue Reading “We Create Happiness”
Glass Houses
Lefties are people, too. But you may not know it from how the world has treated us. Centuries of prejudice and discrimination have dogged those of us who use our left hand. Art, literature, cultural traditions – these have all been geared toward right-handed… Continue Reading “Glass Houses”
Quo Vadimus?
Quo Vadimus – Where are we going? The first time I heard that phrase was on SportsNight. It was one of my favorite TV shows and it was the title of one of my favorite episodes. In it, this mystery man comes up to… Continue Reading “Quo Vadimus?”
The Principle of Inaction
Procrastination can be deadly. In some cases, literally. When I was in high school, I would put off doing my term papers until the night before they were due. If it was a particularly tough assignment, maybe I would start it that week. But… Continue Reading “The Principle of Inaction”
Communion 2.0
All are welcome at Christ’s table – unless you have Celiac disease. Holy Communion is one of the most important rites and rituals of the church. Since the church was established, we have hearkened back to the Last Supper through this important sacrament –… Continue Reading “Communion 2.0”
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