Category: Sermons

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”

Tabula Rasa

What was it like your first time? Doesn’t matter what it was.  Your first kiss.  Your first award.  Your first time riding a roller coaster.  What was it like?  Hopefully, it was a great experience.  Sometimes it’s not.  But our first time experiencing anything… Continue Reading “Tabula Rasa”

Be The Change

Self-fulfilling prophecies can be deadly. If you haven’t heard the term before, A self-fulfilling prophecy is a belief or expectation that an individual holds about a future event that manifests because the individual holds it.[1]  It’s scary, but sometimes we create our own reality. … Continue Reading “Be The Change”