As we continue our Lenten theme on Repentance, we have preached so far on Repentance from: Materialism Pride Relativism Rebelliousness Sunday, March 22 we got to ignorance, specifically repenting from what I call:  “The Gospel of Good.”  This

What is true repentance? As we entered our second Lenten Sunday on this critical word, let me remind us from the first Sunday in Lent that repentance is both a physical turning away from our sin, as well as a hatred and repulsion of that sin! Each Sunday,

When Jesus read from the scroll of Isaiah in His first public message, He finished by saying “Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.” Certainly He was saying something about who He is and what He was inaugurating with that first message. B

Today we are bombarded with messages and voices demanding our attention.  Most are clever enough, and it is difficult to know which voices to trust with our ears.  Some flatter us; others make bold promises; still others threaten or berate.  The Old Te

But you're a baby boomer and I'm a millennial. You wouldn't understand." Have you noticed how "generationalism" has become a new form of identity today, as well as a new form of mistrusting authority? But what is a biblical and Christian view of generati

The gifts have been exchanged, the New Year’s resolutions have been made, and we now stare down the bleak and blah of winter. Perhaps we breathe a sigh of relief and pause to catch our breath. Perhaps we kick things up a notch to try harder this year. B

Proximity is important when it comes to walkie-talkies or cell tower signals. It’s even more important when it comes to relationships. It’s easy for most of us to distance ourselves from true intimacy, but very difficult to cultivate deep, lastin

As we continue our series on Regaining a Biblical Vision of Family, let’s stop and look where we’ve been.  So far we have heard about Herod and his crazily dysfunctional family, then we heard about Zechariah, Elizabeth and their son John the Baptist.

As we prepare for the new multi-generational service staring January 11th, we’ve decided during Advent to take a look at the modern family through the lens of the biblical revelation. This week we look at the family of John the Baptist. What did he expe

As hard as we try to be of good cheer, the holidays are a time of significant pain for many people. Filled with grief and the acute tensions of family dysfunction, these long weeks are often characterized by survival rather than joy. In today’s gospel p