Gracious God, our companion on the way, you walk behind, beside, beyond; you catch us unawares. Break through the disillusionment and despair clouding our vision, that, with wide-eyed wonder, we may find our way and journey on as messengers of your good news. Mothering God, our Holy creator who gave life to the… Read more »
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Pastoral Prayer, Mother's Day, Sunday Easter 3 A
Gracious God, our companion on the way, you walk behind, beside, beyond; you catch us unawares. Break through the disillusionment and despair clouding our vision, that, with wide-eyed wonder, we may find our way and journey on as messengers of your good news. Mothering God, our Holy creator who gave life to the… Read more »
Where Was Thomas?
Several years ago I was on the beach with my father when I asked him how he knows God exists. He paused for a moment, and then he pointed out toward a sand bar in the distance. He said, “You know there is a school of fish out there. Do you see the flock of birds hovering… Read more »
The Royal Wedding, The NFL Draft . . . I'm Watching Neither
With the Royal Wedding, the NFL Draft, and the NBA and NHL playoffs, how does anyone have time to do anything else? Being the father of two toddlers, I haven’t found time to watch any of these events, and I haven’t regretted a minute. The other night the family gathered to play the Wii, which… Read more »
The Royal Wedding, The NFL Draft . . . I’m Watching Neither
With the Royal Wedding, the NFL Draft, and the NBA and NHL playoffs, how does anyone have time to do anything else? Being the father of two toddlers, I haven’t found time to watch any of these events, and I haven’t regretted a minute. The other night the family gathered to play the Wii, which… Read more »
Affirming the Tuba, Rev. Matt Rawle
Thursday, April 21, 2011 Affirming the Tuba Rev. Matt RawleSeveral years ago a youth director decided to form a youth praise band in the congregation which he served. He simply made an “all call” to any youth who were interested. Jamie and Wendy wanted to sing, Scott grabbed his drum sticks, Jim restrung his guitar,… Read more »
How Much Do You Love Me, Rev. Andy Goff
Tuesday, April 19, 2011 How much do you love me? Rev. Andy Goff Do you remember as children hearing someone you loved or held in high esteem say these words: “How much do you love me? This much or THIS much?” of course the bigger the hands were outstretched the more they knew we… Read more »
Almost the Benediction, Rev. Elenora Mackey Cushenberry, Th.D.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011 ALMOST THE BENEDICTION Rev. Elenora Mackey Cushenberry, Th.D. Almost to the benediction…that’s the way we could look at these last few chapters of 40 Days Living The Jesus Creed. Just four more chapters (days) to go. The equivalent of extinguishing the candles or taking the Christ light out into the… Read more »
Love is Enough, Rev. Wayne Evans
Love is Enough Rev. Wayne Evans I was visiting my Aunt Ernie in the nursing home. Dementia brought on by Alzheimer’s Disease caused her to no longer know who I was. I sat there in her room and told her of my fond memories so many things she did for me when I stayed… Read more »
Eternal Life–Eternal Love, Rev. Juan Huertas
Eternal Life — Eternal Love Rev. Juan Huertas In many Christian circles we find an obsession with heaven. The way many of these Christians put it, becoming Christian is about earning an entrance ticket into heaven. This easily becomes a reason for not engaging the world, for ignoring its plights, and for a self-centered… Read more »