Second Sunday in Lent                                                         28 February 2021 (Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16   Psalm 22   Romans 4:13-25   Mark 8:31-38) “Not Safe … But Good!” The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis, is an absolutely wonderful set of fantasy books for children!  Unfortunately, I did not read them until I was in the seminary, but now, I say with … More “Not Safe … But Good!”

Mark 1:9-15, Genesis 8:6-18, 9:8-13 So, as Pastor Mike shared in his announcements, today marks the first Sunday of the season of Lent.  The 40-day season of penitence and preparation for the Great Three Days of Holy Week and Easter.  The season of fasting, repentance, study, and self-reflection.  A time meant to renew our faith, … More The Flood of Faithfulness

Ash Wednesday                                                                               17 February 2021 (Joel 2:12-19) “Gratitude as a Lenten Discipline!” I certainly do not need to remind anyone today that this last year has been one of tremendous loss.  We have lost jobs and school and money.  We have gone without hugs and handshakes.  We have gone without grandparents, grandkids and parties.  … More “Gratitude as a Lenten Discipline!”

Transfiguration of our Lord                                                         14 February 2021 (2 Kings 2:1-12   Psalm 50   2 Corinthians 4:3-6   Mark 9:2-9) “The Real Work of Love!” Ok, I know today is Valentine’s Day.  I know you all would really like to hear a heart-throbbing sermon on love.  I would really like to give a pulsating sermon on love!  Well, … More “The Real Work of Love!”

Mark 1:29-39 As a part of our New Year’s resolution in the Geib household, we’ve set the goal of reading the entire Spark Bible with the kids by the end of the year.  I know, “Those poor pastor’s kids.”  But just to be clear, this part of our family resolution was not the pastor’s idea.  … More True Healing