How do you feel about power? Does the idea of it make you feel encouraged, wary, or nauseous? In our scripture for today, the word “power” is repeated three times and is the central theme in this passage. This week, I heard from a few people that they are very uncomfortable with power. It is … read
Verse from “The Summons” Will you come and follow me if I but call your name? Will you go where you don’t know and never be the same? Will you let my love be shown? Will you let my name be known? Will you let my life be grown in you and you in me? … read
If someone were to lay out in video form, HD, all of the worst mistakes and worst decisions you’ve made in your life, and had you watch it, how would you feel? All the times you’ve hurt someone, your regrets, your sins, laid bare before you? Our Scripture for today, Psalm 130, provocatively asks us … read
A Sri Lankan pastor named D.T. Niles, who lived in the 20th century, is best known for this quote. “Evangelism is one beggar telling another beggar where to find bread.” Evangelism, sharing the good news, is about living with generosity, and empathy, and love of God, and concern for the larger whole. Which may or … read
It went like this: People had difficulty trusting that God was with them when faced with uncertainty, change, and hardship. Though there were wise, inspired voices trying to convince them otherwise, the people clamored for a leader who promised to make them strong against the threat of other nations: to be first in the world. … read
Genesis 19, selected verses Imagine two strangers show up at your door, and the rules about hospitality command you to let them in. In the course of their stay, they are threatened by xenophobic townsmen, and then they tell you to flee or else you will die. You don’t really know if you should listen … read