I have been reflecting a lot this week about the importance of the church. In the wake of our national election, we once again see the divisions of our country laid bare. Some people are celebrating, others grieving, some excited, and others scared. Looking at the electoral map and exit polls, we see that we are divided by geography, income, education, race, gender, as well as by our politics. It ...  Read More

WelcomeLast week we began our study of Job with an overview of his story. Job was a very successful man – loved and respected by his family, well thought of in his community and among his employees and servants, and a man of great material means.  When suddenly, for no apparent reason, he lost everything, including his health. After what may have been years of suffering and loss, all was restored....  Read More

On my shelf at home, I have a Bible that is special to me. It belonged to my grandfather and each morning he would read from it later in his life. Though I never talked to him about it when he was alive, I suspect he liked this particular Bible because it has study notes and commentary printed in it to help you better understand what you were reading. He was smart, very faithful, quiet, but with a...  Read More

WelcomeWelcome to a new sermon series, this time on the book of Job! This series focuses on deep existential questions, such as the infamous question of “Why do bad things happen to good people?” This week, we’ll examine our motives in loving God and try to get to the heart of why we truly love and worship God.Opening PrayerHey God, thank you for the opportunity to get together with this group and...  Read More

Early in my ministry, I began asking people in the congregation about the questions they (or their friends who don’t go to church) would most like to hear me preach about. I have gotten all sorts of interesting ones over the years but certain topics or questions come up every time I ask the question: Is Jesus the only way to heaven? How do we reconcile science and religion? What about forgiveness,...  Read More

WelcomeWelcome, friends.  This is the third and final week of the series called “We Hold These Truths: Centering Jesus in a Divisive Political Season.”   In the first week, we discussed the two myths which incorrectly suggested that Jesus was not political, and that Jesus was partisan.  Last week, we focused our attention on an important commandment that Jesus gave which was to love God with our w...  Read More