Every year, I head into the season of Lent with good intentions and high hopes. This year, I want to go deeper in my faith. This year, I want to grow closer to Jesus. This year, I want to become more aware of God’s presence. This year, I want to...
Read moreDream Big
It’s time to Dream Big again. Every eight years, as written in our church bylaws, we have the chance to step back, consider the big picture of where we are as a church right now and—more importantly—where we sense God leading us together in the...
Read moreNo Room for Racism, Hatred or Violence
There is no room for racism, hatred, or violence in the church of Jesus Christ. It’s hard to believe that this sentence still needs to be written in 2017—and yet it does, because the demonic power of racism, hatred, and violence still knows how...
Read moreThe Answer We’re Waiting For
We will, no doubt, be hearing a great deal over the coming weeks about the need to keep Christ in Christmas, and so there’s no need for me to belabor that point here. More pressing, perhaps – and certainly easier to lose sight of in this...
Read moreBe Still and Listen
This past summer, I finally started reading Thomas Merton’s classic spiritual memoir, “The Seven Storey Mountain.” It had been sitting on my shelf for several years. I bought the book after one of my mentors recommended it as a good...
Read moreAnd That Number Again Is …
Remember Hee-Haw? It’s OK if you don’t. I’m not too proud to tell you that Hee-Haw was a Saturday night television staple in my house growing up. Get a bath. Eat TV dinners. Watch Hee-Haw. Every Saturday night. That’s how we rolled at 1814 Walker...
Read moreHellos, Goodbyes, and God’s Faithful Presence
Having just taken my firstborn child to college to begin her freshman year, I am well aware right now of the mixed emotions that come with transitions. It’s exciting to move forward and it’s sad to say goodbye, with excitement and sadness both...
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The study on Marjorie Thompson’s book “Soul Feast: An Invitation to the Christian Spiritual Life” begins January 6. Book study participants will gather periodically via Zoom to discuss the book and build community. We will conclude the 10-week...
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The study on Marjorie Thompson’s book “Soul Feast: An Invitation to the Christian Spiritual Life” continues. This week we will review reactions to Chapters 1-4.
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The study on Marjorie Thompson’s book “Soul Feast: An Invitation to the Christian Spiritual Life” continues. This session will be reactions to chapters 5-7.
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The study on Marjorie Thompson’s book “Soul Feast: An Invitation to the Christian Spiritual Life” concludes with reactions to chapters 8-10.
Read morePrayer Vigil
Spend a few moments alone with God. Pray. He will meet you!
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