| Story Sermon
Rooted and Rebooted Story Lectionary 4 November 2018 The Celebration of All Saints Joseph Weeps in Compassion for His Brothers (Genesis 42-45) David Weeps on the Mount of Olives (2 Samuel 15) The Book of Lamentations (for the destruction of the Temples) Psalm 11: The...
| Master Sermons
The Death of the Red Heifer Lectionary 4 November 2018 24th Sunday After Pentecost All Saints Sunday Ruth 1:1-18 Psalm 146:1-10 Hebrews 9:11-14 Mark 12:28-34 Text to Life Ask any kid, “What is the scarcest resource in the world?” and you’re likely to get the answer...
| Open Table |
Uncommon Sense, Common Nonsense: Why Some Organizations Consistently Outperform Others By Jules Goddard and Tony Eccles Published 2012 ISBN: 9781846686023 –Review by Douglas Balzer Being drawn to books with unusual titles has been one of my...
| Preaching Tips
Did you know….. a metaphor is a noun. Sometimes, it’s hard for people to discern whether something is a “theme” or a “metaphor.” For example, the theme of “dying” can permeate a text. But that’s not the metaphor. Most likely the metaphor is ashes or sackcloth or...
| Pastor's Prayer |
All-powerful God, you are present in the whole universe and in the smallest of your creatures. You embrace with your tenderness all that exists. Pour out upon us the power of your love, that we may protect life and beauty. Fill us with peace, that we may live as...
