4/18/19 4/18/19

Authentically me and authentically you: Why religious liberty and LGBT rights are not so different

At the root of the LGBT movement is the search for something that people of faith also cherish: authenticity. In other words, to live freely according to one’s moral code in public and in private, to be unburdened by others’ judgments of what constitutes the good life, and to thrive peacefully alongside others with different ideas. You might call that equality.

4/17/19 4/17/19

Preaching the resurrection of Christ

It is my belief that those who will be attending worship on Easter long to hear a word that connects the “power of the resurrection” to the vicissitudes of their lives.

4/16/19 4/16/19

Sinners in the hands of a loving God: reflections on sin and redemption

Traditional efforts to literally scare the hell out of people can and have caused significant damage, especially to children.

4/15/19 4/15/19

Approaching politics, religion, money like Jesus

Three taboos of courteous conversation are politics, religion and money. Surprisingly, the last week in the earthly life of Jesus included all three.

4/12/19 4/12/19

Filters

Unfortunately, searching for a church community is more difficult than we perceive it to be. It comes with a myriad of questions and concerns. These can at times, hinder God’s intention to find your purpose within God’s idea of community, the local church.