Creator God, we come to you today as people who desire to follow you. Forgive us, O Lord, for the times when we think our church attendance, our committee work, or our busy schedules earn us a special place beside you. Remind us, gracious God, that … [Continue reading] about confession: love we cannot earn
prayer for new life
Friends, today I affirm that you are created in the image of God. Therefore, I will seek to honor your presence and respect the unique way that God created you. Forgive me for the times I try to remake you in my image. Together let us celebrate … [Continue reading] about prayer for new life
CTW: different roads
L: Our world offers many wide avenues and beautiful boulevards to walk; P: Our God invites us to walk the road of service and sacrifice. L: Our society suggests we put down our roots in the shallow soil of pleasure and greed. P: Our God seeks … [Continue reading] about CTW: different roads
Sunday’s Coming: working toward September 23
This is one of those weeks in the lectionary that, when perused on Monday morning, makes you wish for a different lectionary. Perhaps the Narrative Lectionary. Or a nice sermon series on something fun and easy. Or maybe preaching through Ezekiel or … [Continue reading] about Sunday’s Coming: working toward September 23
POP–not our way, but your way
Loving God, we come this day with gratitude for the gift of life, for the beauty of your world and your people around us. We also come this day with hurt, with grief, with confusion— and we lift up to you those who are in pain, those … [Continue reading] about POP–not our way, but your way
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