The Christmas season is designed to be merry and bright. Christmas lights, trees decorated with ornaments and angels, carolers singing hymns of the Messiahs birth, and figgy pudding make up the ambiance of the season. Gift exchanges and family gatherings highlight our favorite time of year. More importantly we celebrate […]
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“If we believe that Jesus is the revelation of God, then the more we know about Jesus the more we know about God. ” Micah Spicer Listen to the whole story. Jesus in his Political Context
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In 1966, The Monkees made famous a song entitled “I’m a believer.” The song is a typical shallow, yet catchy love ballad. Then I saw her face, now I’m a believer Not a trace, of doubt in my mind I’m in love, I’m a believer I couldn’t leave her if […]
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As a child my parents encouraged me to participate in a variety of sports and organizations. Swimming lessons and t-ball, along with backyard excursions with my neighbor Brett, were some of those childhood summer activities that kept my entire family on their toes. As I grew I continued to stay […]
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The human experience is filled with new challenges at every stage. One of my parishioners was a caregiver her entire adult life. Shortly after she married, her husband’s brothers moved in, both with severe physical and developmental handicaps. She cared for them, bathed, brushed, scrubbed, and fed them. As a […]
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I grew up attending church with my family. I found Jesus in a church. Moreover, I have encountered some of the nicest people on planet Earth in church. Over the years I developed a deep love and appreciation for the church, her people, and her mission. My love for the […]
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As we approach Christmas, I am enjoying my time spent preparing for a sermon series on Jesus’ family tree. Each week, I examine another woman listed in Jesus’ family tree according to the genealogy in Matthew’s Gospel. Five are mentioned: Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Uriah’s wife, and Mary. As we read […]
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