Call To Worship: L: In the beginning, God's Spirit swept over the waters and spoke into existence all that is. P: Move over the deep voids of our hearts, O God, and speak life into us. L: Through the terrifying waters of the Red Sea, Moses lead your people. P: Our hearts tremble in the presence of your might, O God, but we will follow. L: From the water of the womb you brought forth your Son for the Salvation of the world. P: We stand in awe of your mystery, O God, and praise you for your mercy and unfailing love. L: Over the... Continue Reading →
Of Holy Sacraments and Enhanced Interrogation Techniques (a.k.a. Torture)
Allow me to begin this with a couple of insights I've had about baptism lately: The first comes from Sarah Palin, who, while speaking at a NRA convention, decided to step away from the Second Amendment and gun issues and wade into the waters of torturing prisoners of war (the government calls it "enhanced interrogation... Continue Reading →
Waking Up to the Devil, But Resting in the Lord
The devil tried to trip me up this morning. No, I wasn't literally tripped by a little demon with a pitchfork. But in a moment that was marked by selfishness and a lack of love, I felt my soul battered and beaten to the point that I wondered if I was making any sort of difference... Continue Reading →
Communion, the Kingdom, and Babies
One of the greatest joys I have as a minister is giving communion to children. I love watching the looks on their faces as they receive the bread and dip it into the cup. Once children reach a certain age, they are not so bashful about asking for a big piece or asking for... Continue Reading →