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WISDOM OF YOUTH
Young people have a lot to teach other generations. The wisdom of God in them is fresh and full of vibrancy. For example, the word “God”...
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Feb 15, 20231 min read


SALT & LIGHT
Jesus told his disciples they are salt and light. Jesus tells us the same thing. Both salt and light only matter as they relate to other...
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Feb 2, 20231 min read


MISSION & JOYFUL LIVING
The “blessed” sayings of Jesus lay out God’s mission statement for the kingdom of heaven. These blessings are not transactional , i.e. do...
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Jan 25, 20231 min read


TAKE UP YOUR MISSION
After John was arrested, Jesus began his public ministry, calling people to repentance and proclaiming the good news of the Kingdom of...
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Jan 25, 20231 min read


FRESH START
This Sunday FRESH START worship series begins. Make a fresh start in faith this year. That is exactly what Jesus offers us, the chance to...
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Jan 12, 20231 min read
WHO IS GOD?
The Magi came from the East looking for newborn king. But they were really looking for God. Why didn’t they just say that? Why is Jesus...
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Jan 4, 20231 min read


CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS
Remember the song, “The 12 Days of Christmas”? Christmas is actually a season that lasts two weeks, until Epiphany. Thank God!! That...
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Jan 4, 20231 min read


SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS
Love makes us do strange things — like make room for strangers, welcome the lonely, stand with the oppressed — and then discover joy we...
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Dec 22, 20221 min read


LOVE ALL
The love of God changes us, even without our knowing. Getting pulled into God’s profound love for each of us, we stand on the truth of...
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Dec 15, 20221 min read


GIVE MORE
Exasperation is a real problem. Our compassion suffers and our ability to give of ourselves diminishes. Sometimes exasperation comes from...
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Dec 8, 20221 min read


WAITING & HOPING
The older I get, the more mixed feelings I have about the holidays. When I was a child, holidays were amazing, the very best. Then as a...
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Dec 1, 20221 min read


STEWARDSHIP OF TIME
When COVID arrived and we went into lockdown, my very full schedule emptied out. I’ve always been really busy and having a day without...
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Nov 24, 20221 min read


Gift of New Members
I love it when new members join the church!! It reminds me of my own joy, when I was baptized at 27 years old, speaking those baptismal...
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Nov 17, 20221 min read


Religion, Politics and Money
What are three things you’re never supposed to talk about? Religion, politics, and money. These are things we just don’t discuss because...
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Nov 10, 20221 min read


It’s not a Fluke
We’ve been doing these BBQ/potlucks while also doing something for the community for several months now. Every one has been fun, easy,...
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Nov 4, 20221 min read


Discipleship Training
I recently read a description of church as “discipleship training ground.” It really grabbed me, because I think it’s right. Jesus gave...
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Oct 26, 20221 min read


God & Neuroscience
This week we begin a 4 week class called “Soul Care for Resiliency”, based on “The Body Keeps Score” by Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk. Decades...
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Oct 26, 20221 min read


Surprise of God
Sometimes you can see God coming, and sometimes God surprises you. More often, you see something coming and later realize it was God. Ten...
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Oct 7, 20221 min read


Increase Our Faith!
There’s an old joke that you should never pray for patience, because God will give you a chance to practice. Perhaps praying for faith is...
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Sep 29, 20221 min read


Do Good
Following Jesus invades every part of our lives, because God’s love invades every part of our lives. This Sunday we hear a story about a...
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Sep 28, 20221 min read
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