The Faithful Samaritan

By Rev. Ashley Harness Scripture: Luke 10: 25-37, The Good Samaritan Good morning beloveds. This is our Sabbath summer time of year. But even Jesus paused his Sabbath to tend to the wounds of his community. Like last year when we paused our Sabbath summer to grieve...
Not in my name

Not in my name

Scripture: Revelation 21:10; 21:22-22:5 Listen here or read below: By Rev. Ashley Harness This week, I have been SO proud to be a part of Lyndale United Church of Christ. That meme that is on the front of your bulletins is something I wrote on last Tuesday when I was...
Together, We Rise.

Together, We Rise.

From Rev. Ashley Harness, on Easter 2016. Listen here: Welcome to Easter morning. You are a beautiful sight to behold. Even though there are no men wearing Easter bonnets, my favorite mark of Easter morning from my childhood at what I lovingly call my Little Gay...
The Prodigal Child Has Gotten a Bad Rap

The Prodigal Child Has Gotten a Bad Rap

Preached by Fred Smith: The rather mis-named Parable of the Prodigal Child. Many people suggest that in all great myths, fairy tales, parables each of the characters represents a part of ourselves. So, in our parable today, we undoubtedly have greater and lesser...