Hearing the story of Christ’s passion, as we did last Sunday, I can hardly believe the likes of Gary and I must retell that story, and that you must hear it again. Why is that? The story is so heartbreaking.
Hosanna and Passion
Hosanna! Hosanna! Hosanna in the highest! The word hosanna (especially in biblical, Judaic, and Christian use) is used to express adoration, praise, or joy. But the actual definition of the word means: save us. Imagine yourself standing in a line
BEARERS OF SACRED MYSTERY
My sermon on character last Sunday was vigorous, even bracing. In a day when truthfulness feels like it is in retreat, I offered five different ways to test ourselves, search our souls, and examine our integrity. None were easy. All
A STURDIER FORM OF OPTIMISM
We live in a young town and our church is trending young. Many of us might not recall the early ‘60s and how in those years hope seemed to hang in the air. JFK challenged us to reach the moon