| Story Sermon
Liminal Space Story Lectionary 18 December 2016 Abraham Journeys from Ur of Chaldees to the Promised Land (Genesis 12) Moses Journeys with God’s People to the Promised Land and Consecrates Firstborn (Exodus 13-15) Elijah Journeys to Horeb (1 Kings 19) Psalm 1: He Who...
| Preaching Tips
The metaphors of marriage, pregnancy, and birth that we encounter in the Christmas story is nothing new. These metaphors permeate the Hebrew and Christian scriptures, beginning with Genesis. The covenant itself is described as a marriage covenant, betrothal, or bridal...
| Pastor's Prayer |
“Lord, our God and Father, give to many, to all, and to us as well, that we may celebrate Christmas like this: that in complete thankfulness, utter humility and then complete joy and confidence we may come to the One whom you have sent, and in whom you yourself...
| Open Table |
White Trash: The 400-Year Untold History of Class in America Nancy Isenberg Review by Paula Jones As a child, I completely accepted the idealized American myth. You know the one: America is a land of equal opportunity, a country where anyone can get ahead if...
| Digital Feast |
“One thing is clear to me, that no indulgence of passion destroys the spiritual nature so much as respectable selfishness.” – George Macdonald As climate change uproots communities, innovation can rescue culture Summary: In a world where natural...
