Isaiah 52: 7-10 (Inclusive Bible) How [beautiful] upon the mountains (a) are the feet of one who brings good news— who announces peace, and brings news of happy things, and proclaims deliverance, saying to Zion, “Your God reigns!” Listen! Those who keep watch raise a cry, together they shout for joy— for they see with... Continue Reading →
Beauty Draws Us In
This is the final sermon in the series "Beguiled By Beauty." I have throughly enjoyed this series. The beauty of creation is all around, all the time, if we just keep our eyes, ears and minds open to it. You can listen the sermon below. I've started it at the scripture for you and the... Continue Reading →
Here’s a little midweek devotional for you…
Song of Songs 4: 1-7 (Inclusive Bible) [Look at you—so beautiful, my dearest! Look at you—so beautiful!] (a) Look at your eyes, sweet as doves behind the veil that your hair makes, as it cascades from your head like a flock of young goats— black ones, bounding down off Mount Gilead. And your teeth are... Continue Reading →
Words Fail
This week's message is based on Psalm 135:1-3; 13-21. I've posted the video from worship below and have it beginning at the scripture time just before the sermon. If you would like to watch the whole service you can click here. If you'd just like to read the sermon, I've placed the text to it... Continue Reading →
A little midweek devotional
Psalm 16: 7-11 (Inclusive Bible) I praise YHWH, who guides me; even at night my heart teaches me. I’m always aware of your presence; you are right by my side, and nothing can shake me. My heart is happy and my tongue sings for joy; I feel completely safe with you, because you won’t abandon... Continue Reading →
Forgetfulness…
So, I'm really loving this series I'm preaching right now and so I thought I'd share this week's with you. I think I'll start sharing them weekly if you're interested. Here is the whole worship service if you'd like to watch it or you can just read the sermon below. The scripture reference is... Continue Reading →
Here’s a little midweek devotional for you…
Ezekiel 31: 3-7 (Inclusive Bible) Look to Assyria, once a Lebanon cedar [beautiful branches, dense shade, towering height;] (a) it is top among the clouds. Springs nourished it, and deep waters made it grow tall; their streams flowed around its base, sending their channels to all the trees in the countryside. So it towered high... Continue Reading →
“Beguiled By Beauty”
I started a new sermon series this week. It's called "Beguiled by Beauty: Cultivation a Life of Contemplation and Compassion." It has lots of beautiful imagery with it. I'm new to the online worship world. I'm learning something new every week! Here it is if you'd like to watch it. If you'd just like... Continue Reading →