by Steve Thomason | Feb 16, 2016 | Devos
I learned a new Haitian expression today: degaje (day-gah-jay). It means something like, “whatever happens,” or “We’ll figure it out,” or “just go with it.” We had a plan. We really did. Chrissy, Lori, Harold, and I were...
by Steve Thomason | Feb 9, 2016 | Devos
What comes to your mind when you hear the phrase “eternal life?” Maybe you have images of angels floating around in the clouds, strumming harps, stuck in choir practice forever. Perhaps you imagine walking through pearly gates on streets of gold. Or, if...
by Steve Thomason | Feb 1, 2016 | Devos
The Narrative Lectionary reading for today is Mark 6:30-44 (This is one of the weeks where we skip many sections between weekends, so there is a reading each day this week). This is the familiar story of Jesus feeding the 5,000 people with just five loaves of bread...
by Steve Thomason | Jan 28, 2016 | Devos
The Narrative Lectionary text for this week is Mark 6:1-29. Observations and Questions: There are three distinct stories in this reading… Disbelief in Nazareth (Mark 6:1-6)… The people were astounded at his teaching and his power. They did not deny the...
by Steve Thomason | Jan 26, 2016 | sermons2016
Jesus heals two women in this Narrative Lectionary text Mark 5:21-43. One enjoyed the center of community life, the other lived on the margins. This sermon explores how each had to take a different path to find Jesus’ healing touch. view the PowerPoint...