Sunday Sermon April 11, 2021   We are designed for community. The resurrection of Jesus from the dead brings us life in so many ways. It restores our fellowship with the Father and it creates a deep and enduring… Continue reading

  Some Thoughts from Under the Surface There is probably no unifying theme here.   Honest Prayer The psalms teach us to pray deeply and honestly without pretense or presumption. They just let it out and then let God sort… Continue reading

Here are some thoughts on saying what you say … and what you mean. Continue reading

Can We Live Again?   Holy Saturday is a tough challenge for a homiletician. It is a dark day on the Christian calendar. In some church traditions, there is no music and there are no flowers or colors to ameliorate… Continue reading

  There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple … – Luke 16:19   Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe. And Pilate saith unto them, Behold the man! – John… Continue reading

  Meme theology calls this "National Atheists Day," but it misses the point. "The fool denies God IN HIS HEART  and acts corruptly." – Psalm 14:1 The psalmist was not talking about doubters, debaters, or seekers, but about those who… Continue reading

The Lord GOD hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary …  – Isaiah 50:4 As we celebrate the beginning of spring, we do… Continue reading

Photo by Elijah Hiett on Unsplash   “Now is the Son of man glorified and God is glorified in Him.” – from John 13:31 You must take it all as a package or there is no glory. Jesus understood that… Continue reading

Originally posted March 30, 2010 – Do you remember when the San Francisco 49ers were known for their ability to come from behind after half-time and win a football game in the second half? Continue reading

    Palm of Rejoicing “ … Took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord.” – John 12:13   It… Continue reading