Monthly Archives: September 2016

More on God’s Economy

Author’s note: I remain completely challenged by the issues of city life and its extremism; I admit that is no excuse and puts me in line with the rich fool in Luke’s story, regardless of my personal wealth.  So, I … Continue reading

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Inspired by termination dust

Breathe deep Snow sweet Sun waning In sky so deep. Stars shine Hope is born Even on the darkest morn. ~ stc

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You’re Kidding, Right?

Scriptures: 1 Timothy 2: 1-7; Luke 16:1-13 Let us pray: May the words of my mouth and the meditations of all our hearts on this most puzzling of stories find, in the end, your true light illuminating our darkness. O … Continue reading

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Flying Forward Reaching Back

Author’s note:  This sermon was preached with theme and content  specifically crafted for a worshiping community going through a pastoral and missional transition.  As a guest preacher, one can step into such situations and offer insights peculiar to the journey … Continue reading

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Politics of Paul – and Jesus

Scripture: Philemon 1-21 Let us pray: Guide our minds, our hearts, O Redeeming One, that we might find guidance in this ancient letter of the faith. In your name we pray, Amen. How many of you get real snail mail … Continue reading

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