Category: Sermons
People of the Light
Food can trigger fond memories. Growing up, my dad’s cooking was fun to eat. My mom was the master chef of the house, so eating my dad’s food was special because it didn’t happen often – usually on weekends when he was home from… Continue Reading “People of the Light”
First Date
I still remember our first date. It was on April 25, 2001. Cassie and I met at a Tex-Mex restaurant called On the Border which was kind of in-between where we both lived at the time. We shared a queso fundido de pollo for… Continue Reading “First Date”
The Bottom Line
9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. How much do we believe this? Whether it’s in our personal lives, our careers, or… Continue Reading “The Bottom Line”
Seven Last Words
The climate crisis started decades ago. It’s on the top of many people’s minds now, but scientists have been warning us about this for a very long time. Back in 1998 while earning my MA in Poli Sci at Long Beach State, we were… Continue Reading “Seven Last Words”
Ugly Chairs
This is an ugly chair. It’s okay. You can say it. This is an ugly chair. But I keep it for that very reason, to remind myself that we don’t always see the ugly chairs in our lives. This chair wasn’t always ugly. Back… Continue Reading “Ugly Chairs”
Yes, Virginia, There IS A Santa Claus
Did you know the word “gullible” isn’t in the dictionary? Yes, I fell for that one. I was in 7th grade at Whitney High when an upper classman told me that with a completely straight face, and then promptly laughed when I said “Really?” … Continue Reading “Yes, Virginia, There IS A Santa Claus”
A Reason to Believe
What difference has Jesus made in your life? How do you see God at work in the world? If you’re a Christian, there’s a reason you believe Jesus is your Lord and Savior. You didn’t just come up with it out of nowhere. And… Continue Reading “A Reason to Believe”
Keeping the Faith
The pain was excruciating. That’s pretty much the only way I know to describe the feeling in my arm when it broke during judo practice. I must have been about ten at the time and pretty busy doing various sports (none of which I… Continue Reading “Keeping the Faith”
Are We There Yet?
Waiting for anything is tough. But CHRISTMAS waiting has got to be the hardest of all. My mom had a hard and fast rule about NOT getting up before 10am on Christmas morning. When you’re a kid and all of Santa’s presents are just… Continue Reading “Are We There Yet?”
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