One day as he saw the crowds gathering, Jesus went up on the mountainside and sat down. His disciples gathered around him, and began to teach them. – Matthew 5:1-2 […]
“Faith walks simply, childlike, between the darkness of human life and the hope of what is to come.” – Catherine de Hueck Doherty, 20th century Dear Members and Friends, It […]
Jesus said to them, “Come with me. I’ll make a new kind of fisherman out of you. I’ll show you how to catch men and women instead of perch and […]
“You are only as beautiful as the many beautiful things you do for others without expectation.” – Janelle Monae, 21st century Dear Members and Friends, As of 12 noon today, […]
(Preached on Sunday, January 15, 2017) The guest on the afternoon talk show was a body builder. During the interview, the host asked, “Why do you develop those particular muscles?” […]
“The image of God is universally shared in equal portions by all humanity. There is no graded scale of essential worth. Every human being has etched in their personality the […]
But Jesus insisted. “Do it. God’s work, putting things right all these centuries, is coming together right now in this baptism.” – Matthew 3:15 (Preached on Sunday, January 8, 2017) […]
“…goodness is possible and abundant, despite all evidence to the contrary. We’re better collectively at publicizing and dwelling on the dark parts of life. We’re not as good at honoring […]
“…for to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find […]
I was the architect at his side. I was his constant delight, rejoicing always in his presence. And how happy I was with the world he created; how I rejoiced […]