One Stone Faith Story Lectionary 10 September 2017 The Egyptians Do Not Heed Moses’ and Aaron’s Miracles (Exodus 7-11) The Story of David, Goliath, and Saul’s Vendetta (1 Samuel 16-19) The Story of Ahaziah’s Bid to Baalzebub in Samaria (2 Kings 1) Psalm 1: Do Not...
If you want people to “take” your sermon with them when they leave worship, it helps to give them something tangible that reminds them of your message. Whether an experience or an object, it’s worth the investment to leave people with reminders and triggers. To...
Hear me, Lord, and answer me, for I am poor and needy. 2 Guard my life, for I am faithful to you; save your servant who trusts in you. You are my God; 3 have mercy on me, Lord, for I call to you all day long. 4 Bring joy to your servant, Lord, for I...
The Complete Stories of Flannery O’Connor –Review by Teri Hyrkas “Why would Flannery O’Connor ruin her short stories by including gratuitous violence in them?” This was the question raised by a friend who heard that I had attended a...
The Double Thank You Moment Lectionary 10 September 2017 14th Sunday After Pentecost Exodus 12:1-14 Psalm 149 Romans 13:8-14 Matthew 18:15-20 Text to Life There are two types of people . . . always. I’ve said it before. I’ll say it again. There are two types of people...