by Steve Thomason | Apr 4, 2011 | sermons2011, Spiritual Formation, Youth Ministry
I had the extreme privilege of speaking at the Andover/Blaine FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) 30-Hour Famine last Friday. One of their student leaders, Laura Hellmann, asked if I would talk to them about the purpose and spiritual benefit of fasting. The request...
by Steve Thomason | Mar 21, 2011 | sermons2011
Lectionary Texts: Genesis 12:1-4 John 3:1-17 My dog is a spaz. Meet Shasta. He’s my 12 pound ball of fur. He was traumatized as a small puppy. He loved running out of our sliding glass door to the back yard. One day we had the glass door open, but the screen door was...
by Steve Thomason | Mar 20, 2011 | sermons2011
Lectionary Texts: Genesis 12:1-4 John 3:1-17 My dog is a spaz. Meet Shasta. He’s my 12 pound ball of fur. He was traumatized as a small puppy. He loved running out of our sliding glass door to the back yard. One day we had the glass door open, but the screen door was...
by Steve Thomason | Mar 10, 2011 | sermons2011, Spiritual Formation
A few years ago my family visited Yellowstone National Park. One thing that really struck me about the experience was this scene. The forest had been decimated by fire. It was black and barren. This painting reminds me of a stark reality. Everything burns. Burning is...
by Steve Thomason | Feb 22, 2011 | sermons2011
Matthew 5:38-48 Love your enemies. Turn the other cheek, go the second mile. Seriously, Jesus? Have you ever struggled with this passage? I know I have over the years. I mean come on Jesus, Pray for those who persecute you? And then there’s the kicker at the end. “oh,...
by Steve Thomason | Feb 20, 2011 | sermons2011
This is the manuscript from today’s sermon. Today was the first day I got to preside at the service under the Bishop’s provisional blessing. Woo-hoo! Enjoy. Matthew 5:38-48 Love your enemies. Turn the other cheek, go the second mile. Seriously, Jesus? Have...
