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Christianity

  • Easter, Half Off?

    I was walking through a grocery store the other day and happened upon a sign that read “Easter items, half off!” Inside the sales bins there were chocolate bunnies and various and assorted candies. Everything was marked “for sale.” Naturally… Continue reading

  • Remove the Veil

    “And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing.  In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel… Continue reading

  • What Must I Do To Be Made Whole?

    “But his servants approached and said to him, “Father, if the prophet had commanded you to do something difficult, would you not have done it? How much more, when all he said to you was, ‘Wash, and be clean’?” 14So… Continue reading

  • Are the Gospel Miracles for Everyone?

    This week I am using the reading from the liturgy found in the Gospel of Mark 1:29-39.  I am drawn to the story not as an interpreter of the story itself, but how the message of healing is one that… Continue reading

  • The Magnificat of Mary Luke 1:47-55

    This week I chose to skip ahead in the lectionary and preach on a passage that keeps calling to me during this season of my life.  I am led to the Magnificat of Mary (Luke 1:47-55).  One of the things… Continue reading

  • My Mother’s Legacy – The Definition of Love (1 Corinthians 13)

    On a personal note, I offer my gratitude for all who are here today. On behalf of my family words cannot express the incredible display of love that we have encountered. My mom’s life lives on through the generous display… Continue reading

  • God Can Handle Our Complaints

    One thing that I respect about the ancient Hebrew prophets is their unwavering honesty.  Many times God addressed the people regarding their sin, but sometimes the cries and needs of the people were presented to God.  At first one might… Continue reading

  • Redeemed 101

    “O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever. Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, those he redeemed from trouble and gathered in from the lands, from the east and from… Continue reading

  • The Storm, God and Me

    To say that there have been storms in my life over the past few weeks is a drastic understatement to say the very least.  My youngest son has been hospitalized for a week now.  He went through surgery last Friday… Continue reading

  • Let Us Cross the Bridge

    This past week my family and I attended a symposium in San Francisco.  While the conference was jam packed with wonderful information, we did get a little free time to explore the city.  I was drawn to Fisherman’s Warf.  I… Continue reading