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The Unforgivable Sin
(Sermon) Mark’s depiction of the unforgivable sin conveys hope and warning. Both speak to how we should live every day.
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You Have Saved Me
(Sermon) The suffering metaphors of Psalm 22 are still relevant today as is the promise of God’s relief. One Hebrew word, ‘ă·nî·ṯā·nî, translated “you have saved me” connects metaphor and promise and is explored as it applies today.
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Christmas Presents from God
(Sermon) Isaiah predicts a fabulous Christmas present from God that never loses its ability to inspire.
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The New Nihilism
(Commentary) A new nihilism fueled by scientific speculation of multiple universes is the topic of this year’s best picture, Everything Everywhere All at Once. The action-packed romp with a happy ending offers a solution to today’s nihilism that is as depressing as the nihilism it seeks to address. God offers a compelling alternative.
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Sober Judgement and the Power of Service
(Sermon) Paul believes that the body of Christ has many members and, like our own bodies, each is important for healthy function. This post explores the truth of his wisdom from the unusual perspective of the life of a man with no faith.
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Beauty for Ashes
(Personal journeys/reflections) Isaiah 61:3 promises God will give beauty for ashes for those who mourn. A reflection about how this verse comes alive in a Christian’s life is beautifully described.
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Easter, Empathy and the Death of Fear
(Sermon) Fear is the first thing encountered after the heading Jesus Has Risen in Matthew’s gospel. Maybe the reason is because our empathetic Savior is the death of fear.
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Tell me ‘Bout the Good Old Days
(Sermon) Seeing God’s principles at work in the good old days makes us long for them to return or for ill-advised progress to at least stop. Peter had a similar response to the Transfiguration of Jesus. His experience instructs us how best to use the past and see the power of God in the world…
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Pause, Question and Be Still
(Sermon) When you or I are separated from God, God is the last place we think to turn to settle our troubled souls. The sons of Korah counsel us not to continue down this pathway to despondency. Instead, be still and know the He is God.