Stop thinking what God wants of you is more of what you’re already doing.
Micah 6:1-8
October 11, 2009
A parable
Crystal was 25 years old when she took the reins of a large company after the death of both her parents in an automobile accident.  An only child, Crystal had been groomed by her father for business, and [...]

Never forget that you have been loved by God far more than you can love each other.
1 Corinthians 13:1-8a, 13
October 10, 2009
 
Daniel and Andi, I want to begin by thanking you for the privilege of sharing this day with you.  I have enjoyed getting to know you both, and I hope we will have many [...]

I will never forget my first Easter Sunday as a solo pastor.  It was a tiring week of preparation for the most important day of the year in the church calendar.   Pastoral and administrative duties, new and special traditions, extra attention to bulletin and worship preparation, and even a funeral that weekend.
But here’s what I [...]

 We are always dealing with God.  (Eugene Peterson)
Text: Joel 2:25-32
Date: October 4, 2009
Dark days
Last Sunday as one of our members was leaving the 8:30 service, he greeted me and said solemnly, “Pastor, these are dark days.  We need to pray for our country.” 
Shortly after church on Sunday, Paul Cummings called with the news that [...]

In the mind of the One who calls the worlds into being, I might have more to learn.
Text: Ephesians 4:1-6
Date: October 3, 2009, Western North Carolina Association (UCC)
Untied to united
I am grateful to have the opportunity to preach at this morning’s worship service.  The theme suggested to me is “From Untied to United: Bound Together [...]