Oct 22, 2025
Ezekiel 37:5 — “This is what the Sovereign Lord says to these bones: I will make breath enter you, and you will come to life.” The valley was full of bones. Dry ones. Brittle, bleached, scattered bones that hadn’t felt life in a long, long time. When God led Ezekiel...
Oct 21, 2025
John 3:8 — “The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.” Friday and Saturday I had my final wedding of the fall wedding season. The venue was north of...
Oct 20, 2025
Do you like to garden? I like to “think” that I like to garden but truth is, I like the finished product. I’m not really a fan of dirt. Interestingly enough, our creation story involves God metaphorically getting God’s “hands” dirty. Playing in the...
Oct 16, 2025
Scripture Micah 6:8 — “And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” After George Floyd’s murder, our church had a decision to make. We could stay in our familiar space at the high school,...
Oct 15, 2025
Scripture Proverbs 11:30 — “The fruit of the righteous [tzaddik] is a tree of life, and the one who is wise saves lives.” Whether you agree with his politics or not, you have to respect Rev. Joel Simpson’s willingness to take a stand. Simpson is the...
Oct 13, 2025
Scripture Psalm 89:14 — “Righteousness [tzedek] and justice [mishpat] are the foundation of your throne; love and faithfulness go before you.” I used to think righteousness was about being a good person. You know — don’t lie, don’t cheat,...
