Pastor. Female. Married. Not the pastor’s wife. Reverend mother to my offspring. Lover of God, drinker of coffee, reader of books, hoarder of yarn.
About these postsThese posts grow out of sermons I’ve written for my local church community. You’re welcome to use them—for teaching, small groups, preaching, or personal reflection. If you do use something here, I’d love to hear about it. You’re welcome to reach out through the Contact Button. Whenever I watch the news lately, I’m … Continue reading Week 2: The Table of Possibility (Mark 6:30-44; Mark 8:1-21)
About these postsThese posts grow out of sermons I’ve written for my local church community. You’re welcome to use them—for teaching, small groups, preaching, or personal reflection. If you do use something here, I’d love to hear about it. You’re welcome to reach out through the Contact Button. One of the things I love about … Continue reading At the Table: Meals with Jesus – Where Jesus Meets Us and Makes Us New. Week 1: The Table of Abundance (John 2:1-11)
This weekend, we started a new series at our church called At the Table—where Jesus meets us and makes us new. Over the next twelve weeks, we’ll spend time with Jesus at various meals—around tables shared with his disciples and within the early church. I wanted to offer a pre-session for our Bible study groups—a … Continue reading At the Table-pre-series questions
When we say someone “brought down the house,” we usually picture a BIG moment — applause, energy, a performance that shakes the room. But sometimes, “bringing down the house” looks more like Watergate—when hidden things finally collapse under the weight of the truth. And it might mean something far more painful—when a person’s choices, compromises, … Continue reading The Unlikely: Part Twelve Samson: Bringing Down the House Judges 16
graphics created by Kham Ornta for The Unlikely sermon series for The Well Community Church. Used with Permission. Have you ever promised something in the heat of the moment? “Sure, I’ll do that…I promise!” ‘Kiddo, if you just go to sleep, I’ll buy you a prize tomorrow!’ After a big family dinner, we swear, ‘That’s … Continue reading The Unlikely: Part EightJephthah: Faithful Fighter/Faithless FatherJudges 10:1-11:40
Gideon, or Jerub-Baal was an unlikely judge, and God used him to deliver the people of Israel from foreign oppression. But his story did not end well. His newfound fame went to his head, and Gideon became a bit of a tyrant. After the famous, miraculous battle with torches and trumpets, he led the people … Continue reading The Unlikely: Part Seven Abimelech: The Toxic Thornbush Judges 8:29-9:56
Have you ever encountered something unexpected? It’s said that long-time actress and comedienne Gracie Allen once received a small, live alligator as a gag. Not knowing what to do with it, Gracie placed it in the bathtub and then left for an appointment. When she returned home, she found this note from her maid: "Dear … Continue reading Something Unexpected Begins
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