John 20:19-31 In his sermon from this past weekend, Pastor Mike called us to reflect on how our life stories are reflective of the story of the resurrection.  On how Christ is at work in our world, in our faith community, and in our lives, bringing us new life in moments when death has occurred … More The Peace of Resurrection Life

Easter Sunday 21 April 2019 ((Acts 10:34-43 Psalms 118 1 Corinthians 15:19-26 Luke 24:1-12) “Becoming the Resurrection Story!” Alleluia! Christ is Risen! [Christ is risen indeed. Alleluia!] Most pastors usually do extra reading when they are preparing sermons. I know Pastor Andrew does. I do. Often we find a new way of looking at a … More “Becoming the Resurrection Story!”

Good Friday Community Worship Service (19 April 2019) [This sermon was preached as part of the Community Good Friday service where various pastors shared a brief homily on one of the seven last words of Jesus] ++++++++++++++++++++ “I am Thirsty!” “After this, when Jesus knew that all was now finished, He said (in order to … More “I am Thirsty!”

Luke 19:28-40 What does it mean for God, in Christ, to intentionally enter into suffering?   As we gather together this morning on Palm Sunday, the day that transitions us from the season of Lent into Holy Week, this is the question we are left to reflect on. What does it mean for God, in … More The Pain of Healing

Fifth Sunday in Lent 7 April 2019 (Isaiah 43:16-21 Psalm 126 Philippians 3:4-14 John 12:1-8) “Creating Room for Redemption!” I’ve done some pretty foolish things in my life. Like the time I was at the beach and went out to get a newspaper early in the morning. I left the car running when I ran … More “Creating Room for Redemption!”

Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 So for those of you who haven’t yet heard the news, this past Christmas Eve, I asked a lovely young woman named Christina to be my wife… Believe it or not, she said yes! On top of adding a soon to be wife into my and Gabrielle’s life, we have also added … More Unconditional Love