Acts of Kindness and Encouragement

Can Be Momentous

         One of the themes of Sunday’s sermon flows right out of a quote by Mother Theresa: “Not all of us can do great things.  But we can do small things with great love.”

          National Public Radio has a feature on its broadcasts called “Unsung Hero.”  A listener relates an experience in which someone stepped in and made a difference in their life. 

A Few Quotes From The Cutting Room Floor

    One of the books I found helpful in preparing for this series, Ten Words by Jen Wilkin, had several quotes that Carol Outland typed up for me, but I ran out of time and space to use.  I really think they raise interesting points about stealing and coveting.  Let me share them with you.

Archived Posts

The Loss of a Great Christian Leader

         The death today of Pope Francis was particularly poignant, falling as it did on the day after Easter.  As Protestant Christians we have a once removed interest in the leader of the Roman Catholic church. Yet the pope is the authoritative leader of 1.4 billion women and men around the world.  It is worth our time to pause and consider what kind of man and what kind of legacy Pope Francis left behind.

Everything You Wanted To Know About Judas Iscariot
(Drawn from online sources)

Jesus Hears A Who

         Few people know that Horton Hears A Who comes from the 25th Chapter of Matthew. 

Matthew 24: One More Thing...

I sometimes stumble on old documents I’ve created but have completely forgotten about.  I cannot remember why I created them or what purpose they were originally supposed to serve....

Keeping the Church Doors Unencumbered

        Sunday, we considered Jesus’ disruptive actions in the Temple in light of his frustration with keeping gentiles from worshipping in their designated courtyard.  We then reflected on how we still tend to throw up roadblocks to those who don’t normally attend church.  I found the following, but didn’t have space for it in the sermon.  It’s provocative and worth chewing on for a while.