July 25, 2021 John 6:1-21 The possibility of going into space has captivated humanity for decades, if not centuries. Only 600 people or so have had the opportunity and it leaves the rest of us with questions. What does it look like to view the earth sixty+ miles above the planet we call home? What… Continue reading Nourishment for the soul
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Compassion loves
July 18, 2021 Matthew 6:30-34, 53-56 Apathy is something we could all easily excel. These past 16 months have taught us how to be apathetic. It is easy to become overwhelmed and numbed by the events surrounding the pandemic and the world in general. Therefore, it is easy to find a nice, secluded place and… Continue reading Compassion loves
Jesus Heals
June 27, 2021 Mark 5:21-43 While we may not like it, taking risks are part of life. They can be small risks, or they could be big risks. There is a chance of losing everything, and there is a chance of losing little. The world of business involves risks daily. Risks on new products or… Continue reading Jesus Heals
Calm Amid the Storm
June 20, 2021 Mark 4:35-41 What are your storms? We all have them. Be it struggles in a relationship, hiding a truth we are not comfortable sharing, financial, vocational, and made even more apparent this week, the death of a loved family member. We each react to our storms differently because we are human. While… Continue reading Calm Amid the Storm
We Are Jesus’ Family
June 6, 2021 Mark 3:20-35 Have you ever been involved in an intervention? The occasion to help someone see the brokenness around them can be uncomfortable. Yet, it is also a reminder to the person they are loved and cared for deeply. An intervention is a useful tool to help a person come to terms… Continue reading We Are Jesus’ Family
Join the Dance
May 30, 2021 Holy Trinity Sunday John 3:1-17 Waking up on a January morning to the mist and fog lying over the rolling hills of Trappist, Kentucky was not a sight I anticipated. Being able to take a walk on the miles of trails was a blessing. To find myself contemplating and praying on such… Continue reading Join the Dance
Unity not Uniformity
May 23, 2021 (Pentecost Sunday) Acts 2:1-21 Imagine the challenges of moving cross country. Perhaps you have done it yourself. Moving more than a thousand miles from your support system. From experience, we moved four hours away when I attended seminary and going from seeing family nearly daily to seeing them every few months was… Continue reading Unity not Uniformity
Eternal Life Now
May 16, 2021 1 John 5:9-13 I have been struck these past several weeks by the letter of 1 John. It has instilled in me a whole new appreciation for the Johannine community. It is founded in respect and ultimately a great love that is embodied in Jesus Christ. Our journey together through the letter… Continue reading Eternal Life Now
Faith in Action
May 9, 2021 1 John 5:1-6 Growing up, I was captivated by the work of M.C. Escher. Trying to determine in many of his drawings whether the stairs were ascending or descending. Where did they start and where did they end? In much of his art, he incorporated the use of a Mobius strip. For… Continue reading Faith in Action
I Am a Child of God
April 18, 2021 1 John 3:1-7 Jenny’s mother died when she was incredibly young. She would spend her elementary years living with an abusive father and trying to avoid him as much as possible. Coming to rely on a best friend she invited to sit next to her on the bus in those years would… Continue reading I Am a Child of God
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