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‘the measure you give…’ February 23, 2025 Scriptures: Genesis 45:3-11, 15,1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50, Luke 6:27-38 I would submit, that our whole gospel reading today is about what I would term, ‘contrast community’, an idea or concept that speaks to a ‘difference’, that is supposed to have been planted in our DNA as followers of […]

You are mine… February 9, 2025 Scriptures: Isaiah 6:1-8, 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, Luke 5:1-11         So…as I sat down to try and put thoughts into words earlier in the week, I found I was distracted by all the noise and chaos that comes to us in the guise of ‘news’ each evening. I have actually

The greatest gift is…our job February 2, 2025 Scriptures: Jeremiah 1:4-10, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Luke 4:21-30 So, this past Monday I needed to go to a phone repair shop over in Danbury. I arrived a bit early as I thought there might be a line…there was not, but another individual pulled up right after me

As equipped, so are you called January 26, 2025 Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a, Luke 4:14-21 In our reading from Paul’s letter to the church in Corinth we hear that all have gifts, several of which were revealed last week right after the presentation. And as Paul indicates, each one of us is tasked with seeking

At just the right time… …when all is set January 12, 2025 Scripture: Acts 8:14-17 The storyline of the book of Acts is the story of the birth and early growth of the church. Centered in and around Jerusalem it tells wonderful tales of how the Holy Spirit was active in forming a close, tight-knit

God…Son… and…Who ? (A Play within a Play in One Act) Cast of Characters (In order of appearance) Narrator: graciously played by Rachel Roberts God: graciously played by Kathy Johnson Jesus: graciously played by your Pastor Holy Spirit: graciously played by Tom Wolverton (known affectionately as “H.S.”) Sir Devil: graciously played by Freddie Byron Hopeless

Hidden Angels… a Christmas Story Baruch and Aliza knew that their little son was a gift from God as soon as he was born. They had heard of other ‘invisible angels’ in the past but never dreamed they would have one of their very own. All throughout history these secret messengers of God had roamed

‘faith’…noun or  verb? November 10, 2024 Scriptures: Hebrews 9:24-28, Mark 12:38-44 I long thought that today’s story of the ‘Widow’s Mite’ was solely about giving…in particular, giving when you didn’t have much to give…that this little story in the gospels was about being willing to give even when you felt you really could not afford

The Politics of Jesus November 3, 2024 Scriptures: Ruth 1:1-18, Mark 12:28-34 I know that there are those who are strongly opposed to mixing religion and politics whatsoever. In fact, the doctrine of ‘Separation of Church and State’ in America has long been viewed as essential to the functioning of a stable democratic society. And