Sermons

When I was a skinny, book-loving, pony-tailed ten-year-old, we discovered my extreme near-sightedness. My eyesight declined very gradually, and I adapted by always sitting in the front row in school. I had no clue as to how blind I was. I still remember walking out of the optometrist’s office with my brand-new, tortoise-shell glasses, looking … read

February 12, 2017                     San Mateo Presbyterian Iglesia in Xela, Guatemala Matthew 5: 38-48                                 The Rev. Laurie Lynn Newman      Love Your Enemy Every year, once a year, beautiful bouquets of red roses, delicious chocolates, and clever cards celebrate romantic love. The … read

Several years ago, the United Church of Christ came up with a slogan that expressed the heart of their outreach. It was in ads and on signs. It read, simply, “God is still speaking.” God is still speaking. Do we believe that? In some ways, I imagine that for the long-ago magi of scripture, the … read