I hope you had a wonderful Christmas celebration welcoming Jesus into our lives again. This season produces some of my favorite scripture readings, and today’s lesson is no exception. Luke…
Luke 1:26–38, 46–55 As we continue our Advent at the Art Museum sermon series, we turn our attention to one of the most intimate and courageous moments in scripture: Mary’s…
Luke 1:5–25 As we begin the Advent season, Luke introduces us to a couple who knew disappointment. Zechariah and Elizabeth are righteous, faithful, and steady. They seem to do everything…
Our Psalm series continues with Psalm 146, a vibrant hymn of praise that invites us to shift our trust from human power to divine faithfulness. It begins with an exuberant…
Abounding in Hope — A Benediction for the Discipline of Community Romans 15:1–13 Romans 15 opens with a challenge: “We who are strong ought to put up with the failings of…
Reflections on Philippians 4:1–8 In Philippians 4:1–8, Paul writes to a beloved community experiencing tension and division. Two faithful leaders, Euodia and Syntyche, have found themselves at odds, and their…
Deuteronomy 8:10–18 When Moses addressed the Israelites in Deuteronomy 8, he was preparing them for a new chapter of life—a land overflowing with abundance and promise. Yet, even as he…
Psalm 100 is one of the most joyful and enduring invitations to worship in all of Scripture. Written for Hebrew worship, it reminds us that worship is not only a…
Ezra 3: 8-13 At our house, we have several “Welcome Home” signs. One reads, “Enter as Guests and Leave as Family.” Another says, “Live Well, Laugh Often, Love Much.” If…
In just two short verses, Jesus offers a powerful image of the Kin-dom of God: “Again he asked, ‘What shall I compare the kin-dom of God to? It is like…