“Hope” is the thing with feathers -That perches in the soul – And sings the tune without the words – And never stops – at all”

—Emily Dickinson

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  • Samuel – Name of God – God Hears Sermon Notes—————We are have roles to play in God’s story. These roles all have different characters, but the role of the whole is to bear the image and self-disclosure of God and… Continue reading

  • God Hears Our Cry When We Call God’s Name – The Story of Samuel

    Sermon Notes—————We all have roles to play in God's story. These roles all have different characters, but the role of the whole is to bear the image and self-disclosure of God and God's story in the world. Therefore, we observe:… Continue reading

  • No Small Assignments Continue reading

  • Change the World and When No One Knows

    We are never too old, young, weak, tired, insignificant, broke, discouraged, hopeless, grumpy, cold, impetuous, fearful, bold, timid, sick, or ill-equipped to try to change the world for the better. When no one knows; when no one suspects; when there… Continue reading

  • Don’t Be a Grump – Celebrate Continue reading

  • The Courage to Stand Alone – Ruby Bridges

    Ruby did have reason to fear for her life, but she had an even more profound call to courage. It was the courage to stand alone. Continue reading

  • Antonio Vivaldi – Gloria (RV 589) Continue reading

  • Gloria

    Not every acronym is a definition. This one is not. It is a series of words upon which to meditate as you listen. G – Great is God; Good is great. God is gracious. God is good. L – God… Continue reading

  • Woke Christians

    Photo by Sixteen Miles Out on Unsplash Contemporary slang dictionaries define “woke” as ‘politically and socially aware.’ I would like to propose another perspective on what it means to me as a student of scripture. To me, this is what it means to… Continue reading

  • Religious Abuse ad Genuine Generosity Continue reading