by Steve Thomason | Oct 2, 2015 | Devos
Today’s story: Genesis 50:15-26 We’ve been reading the story of Jacob’s sons this week and how a group of brothers sold one of their own into slavery and told their father he was dead because they were envious of him. It is one of the most terribly...
by Steve Thomason | May 15, 2015 | sermons2015
Narrative Lectionary Text: Romans 5:1-11 listen to the sermon audio CLICK HERE. [Slide 1] Are you discouraged today? I have to be honest, I often struggle with discouragement. So many people are suffering at different levels. On Wednesday, our bishop, Ann Svenegsun’s...
by Steve Thomason | Jan 10, 2015 | Devos
Saturday, January 11: Jeremiah 31:15-17 A horrifying event happened in the week’s main text, Matthew 2:13-23. Herod had all the babies under the age of two killed in Bethlehem. He was trying to kill Jesus, but Joseph got the boy out in time. Matthew quotes...
by Steve Thomason | Sep 5, 2014 | Devos
We finish the story of Ruth today. Read Ruth 4:7-22. Let’s be honest. This story doesn’t make much sense to us in our culture. In fact, it can be quite offensive to women. What woman wants to identify with a story in which a woman has to sell herself to a...
by Steve Thomason | Aug 21, 2014 | sermons2014
Narrative Lectionary Text: Ruth 1:1-22 It is good to be back. I’ve been on a sabbatical for the past six weeks so that I can focus on writing my dissertation. First, let me officially say thank you to Pastor Mark, the vision board, and all of you for allowing me...
