Can these bones live?
In the book of Ezekiel, God takes the prophet to a valley of dry bones. As Ezekiel walks around all he can see is bones, just dry bones....
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- Mar 16
They Missed the Miracle
On Sunday, we will hear the story in John 9 of Jesus healing a man who was born blind. It might be a familiar story to you, but if not,...
- Mar 9
Why did you bring us out of Egypt?
The book of Exodus recounts the story of how God acts in history to free God’s people from slavery in Egypt and bring them into the land...
- Mar 2
More Questions Than Answers
On Tuesday, at First Look, we looked ahead to Sunday’s scripture about Nicodemus. You might recall that Nicodemus, a Pharisee, came to...
- Feb 24
A Season of Seeking
Yesterday began the season of Lent, a season of the church year that marks the forty days leading up to Easter, mirroring the forty days...
- Feb 16
Transfiguration Sunday - A bridge from season to season
On Sunday we celebrate Transfiguration Sunday, the peak of the church season we call Epiphany, which we have been celebrating since...
- Feb 9
Our Annual Meeting
On Wednesday I gathered on Zoom with several other pastors and a conversation began about our upcoming Annual Congregational meetings....
- Feb 2
Lessons from the Global Church
For I long to see you so that I may share with you some spiritual gift so that you may be strengthened—or rather so that we may be...
- Jan 26
That's My Dream
When I returned from Egypt in mid-November, I had grand plans of immediately sharing all the details and joy of the trip with you all....
- Jan 19
Stepping Out in Faith
For as long as I serve this church, the months of January and February will be full of anniversaries. It was January 6, 2021, when Will...
- Jan 12
God's Promises Don't Change
It’s the time of year when we start hearing all about new year’s resolutions. The seemingly endless messages seem to be something like,...
- Jan 5
Celebrating Epiphany
The twelve days of Christmas is more than just the name of a song: it’s an actual season of the church. We prepare for Christmas through...
- Dec 22, 2022
A Familiar Story
Christmas is just around the corner! As I think back over the years, I have many incredible memories of Christmases past. Memories of...
- Dec 15, 2022
Celebrate in the Doorway
We come to the fourth Sunday of Advent with eager anticipation knowing that Christmas is just around the corner. And after the splendor...
- Dec 8, 2022
Joseph, Do Not Be Afraid
As we continue to move towards Christmas, on Sunday we come to the character of Joseph. Matthew focuses his attention on a visit between...
- Dec 1, 2022
Do Not Be Afraid
I’ve always been struck by the angel’s words to Mary. “Do not be afraid.” They are words that echo the angel’s words to Zechariah and...
- Nov 23, 2022
From Generation to Generation...
“Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed; for the Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name. His...
- Nov 10, 2022
We Showed Up
On Sunday our team made our way from Cairo to Aswan and have been enjoying our week here. Aswan is much smaller, and much more peaceful,...
- Nov 3, 2022
Preaching in Egypt
I’m not entirely sure what day it is…or what time it is…I’m writing from the airport in Paris, awaiting my final flight to Cairo. I’ve...
- Oct 27, 2022
Celebrating All Saints Day
This Sunday, October 30 we will celebrate All Saints’ Day as part of worship. It is an annual occasion to remember all those who gone...
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