Confessions of Faith

Confessions of Faith

“If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he who is faithful and just will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” If you come from a Christian tradition whose worship service includes a...
April Fools for Christ

April Fools for Christ

Holy God, though we are tempted to live safe, predictable lives, open our eyes to glory in our midst. Reveal to us your holy presence, so that we may live courageously, even foolishly; for your sake, Amen. Luke 24:13-27 Now on that same day two of them were going to a...
From Palm Fronds to False Promises

From Palm Fronds to False Promises

Mark 14:17-31 When it was evening, he came with the twelve. And when they had taken their places and were eating, Jesus said, ‘Truly I tell you, one of you will betray me, one who is eating with me.’ They began to be distressed and to say to him one after another,...
Listening to and Following the Shepherd

Listening to and Following the Shepherd

Jake Vaughan Class of 2018 “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil, for you are with me.” (These words of Psalm 23 remind me that) God has a plan for all of us here today and that all it takes is a little faith and God will guide us the rest of...
From Palm Fronds to False Promises

Listening through Lent: Jesus in the world

Our Old Testament reading that Camie Wiley read, Psalm 107, recounts four occasions of God’s saving work among various populations of people. I commend this psalm to you for a personal devotion this week. The psalm reminds us of the grace of God at work in various...