“Great Love, Rich Mercy and Grace” Ephesians 2:1-10
The history of the western United States is rich with stories. The settlers seeking to find a home, the natives trying to preserve their...
“Marked with a Seal” Ephesians 1:11-14
Uncertain times can challenge us in ways we never imagined. We may question many of our institutions that have long stood for stability...
“Comfort, Comfort” Isaiah 40
Hundreds of miles from home, stranded in a town no one wanted to be in. Exiled in a foreign nation, with a foreign ruler and an alien...
“Faith in Anxious Times” Matthew 6:25-34; Philippians 4:6-9
With our world suddenly being confined to our houses, having to learn things from news and social media, it’s easy to understand how we...
“God Has Blessed Us” Ephesians 1:3-10
It’s probable that none of us have lived through a pandemic of such major concern for our world and ourselves. It’s possible some of us...
“God Makes Us Sons and Heirs” Galatians 4:1-7
Almost everyone wants to have a sense of belonging. We find it in community, with teams and with those who have had things in common with...
“Jesus Brings Us Together” Galatians 3:26-29
Have you ever wondered why we tend to call our group the best? We live in the greatest nation, the greatest state, the greatest...
“Freedom in Christ Jesus” Galatians 2:4, 5:1
“Freedom in Christ Jesus” Galatians 2:4, 5:1 There were two movies that came out around the same time, both with Mel Gibson having a...
“We Are God’s Righteousness” 2 Corinthians 5:21
In the opening chapter of Job, God asks Satan, “Have you considered My servant Job? There is no one on earth like him; he is blameless...
“Christ Takes Away the Veil” 2 Corinthians 3:12-18
One of my favorite shows of the 60’s was a spy spoof called “Get Smart.” It had a lot of sight gags and zany takeoffs of James Bond and...