We live God's Grace, Justice, and Inclusiveness
On this All Saints Day, Pastor Paul shares his list of favorite saints, then looks at a list created by St. Paul. Can we go beyond just the members of a list to get deeper meaning? Scripture Romans 16:1-16 I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a deacon of the … Read More
Is there more to Leviticus than archaic sacrificial instructions,outdated rituals and dietary guidelines? Join us as Pastor Paul looks for the holy within these verses. Scripture Leviticus 19:1-2, 15-18 The Lord spoke to Moses, saying: 2Speak to all the congregation of the people of Israel and say to them: You … Read More
This week Pastor Paul talks about the “window of our heart” and how we see God through it. But also from time to time, this window becomes difficult to see God through because of the “dust storms” in our life. What maintenance do we have to do to clean our … Read More
What does Pastor Paul do when he preaches? What does Jesus? How are we to react to the message that either gives? Join us as we answer these questions. Scripture Matthew 21:23-32 23When he entered the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him as … Read More
When times get tough and we yearn for the familiar, does it even seem like God is providing for us? Join us as Pastor Paul answers that question and show us that what God provides is both humbling and comforting. Scripture: Exodus 16:2-5; 9-15 2The whole congregation of the Israelites … Read More
What is the calculus when it comes to forgiving transgressions? How detailed do we need to be in our accounting? Listen as Pastor Paul does the math. Scripture Matthew 18:21-22 21Then Peter came and said to him, “Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should … Read More
When we look back at people we’ve known in our lives and the people currently around us, who do we view as the lost sheep? A discussion of how to forgive as Jesus forgives. Scripture Matthew 18:12 – 20 12 “What do you think? If a man owns a hundred … Read More
How does God intervene in our busy schedule? What meaningful moments are there in your life? A discussion of how to move from focusing on chronos (man’s timetable) to focusing on kairos (God’s timetable). Scripture: Exodus 12:1-7, 12-14 The Lord said to Moses and Aaron in Egypt, 2 “This month … Read More
A question we may ask ourselves as Christians is “How do we live as Christians in a community that is bustling with the vitality of other religions?” Often we see people who, when interacting with people of other religions, either avoid mention of their beliefs altogether or else view … Read More
