Saintly Encounters

Saintly Encounters

[Click play button to listen or enjoy the text below!] Scripture – from Hebrews 11 and 12: 4By faith Abel offered to God a more acceptable sacrifice than Cain’s. … By faith Noah, warned by God about events as yet unseen, respected the warning and built an...
Practicing Joy: Pastor Ashley

Practicing Joy: Pastor Ashley

Psalm 126: A Harvest of Joy A Song of Ascents. 1 When our God restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream. 2 Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy; then it was said among the nations, ‘The Divine has done great...
Just a little R-E-S-P-E-C-T: From Adam & Eve to Aretha

Just a little R-E-S-P-E-C-T: From Adam & Eve to Aretha

When I went to look at the lectionary this week, the prescribed texts for Protestants around the world, I said something aloud I’m not supposed to say from the pulpit. It was profane. And imagine that when I read the text aloud here, you might have the same reaction....
Enduring Blessings

Enduring Blessings

Scripture: Jacob wrestles the angel/Love First of all, we just need to have a moment for this stellar example of “biblical marriage.” Two wives, two maids available to Jacob like ancient call girls, no problem! I’m just saying, let’s remember what Biblical marriage is...