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Reclaim Christianity: August 27, 202

 Year A, Pentecost 12                              Matthew 16:13-20                                                                              I was recently talking to a friend who is not Christian, but is considering becoming a Christian.  While she believes in...

Be the Fire: August 13, 2023

Be the Fire: August 13, 2023

Year A, Pentecost 11                         1 Kings 19:9-18          Elijah was depressed. There is no way to get around it. Our reading begins in verse 9 of chapter 18. Just a few verses before, Elijah, wearied by a long journey, collapsed under a broom tree, which...

Could it be….Satan?: July 30 2023

Could it be….Satan?: July 30 2023

 Year A, Pentecost 9                                                            Romans 8:26-39                                                                                I have always loved this reading from Romans.  I use it when I talk to people about prayer. ...

Satan, Baptism, Death, Oh my:   June 25, 2023

Satan, Baptism, Death, Oh my: June 25, 2023

 Year A, Pentecost 4                             Romans 6:1-11                                                                                             Normally we are not fortunate enough to have a reading coincide with baptismal themes.  For instance, if you were...

Prisoner of Hope:  June 18, 2023

Prisoner of Hope: June 18, 2023

 Year A, Pentecost 3                                        Romans 5:1-8                                                                        Desmond Tutu was the Archbishop of Cape Town South Africa for over 30 years.  For even longer than that he led the fight...

Bold Worship: May 28, 2023

Bold Worship: May 28, 2023

 Year A, Pentecost                                           Acts 2:1-21                                                                                        It started as a simple chapel service at Asbury University on Feb 8th, where the assistant soccer coach...