Flippin’Turnin’Churnin’Tables flyingIn the air like dramatic declarations of what was good and GodlyAnd what was notOf what was acceptable behavior in God’s house of prayerAnd what was notA line was crossedA law was brokenA sacred moment was destroyedYou don’t make money by using Jesus’ name or likenessYou don’t speak for Him in his houseYou don’t take advantage of the Son’s reputation and make co...  Read More

Welcome“Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars,” says a motivational poster in countless high school classrooms right now. It's a lovely sentiment, encouraging us all to set our sights high, but it doesn’t account for the inevitable disappointment that comes with missing the mark. Unmet expectations create disappointment.Opening PrayerGod, Thank You for bringing us toget...  Read More

Content Warning: Language cups, plates, scatteredspaghetti massacre on laps.all the restaurant alert&this ga'damn tvsayin' WE lost!white girls vanishthe whole world grit they teeth,but a black girl's disappearancewarrants city wide curfews;a second silencing60 black girls ghost    //in the nation's capital&my phone never rang about it!64,000 in the world&Lady Gaga ain’t sanging bout it.whole world...  Read More

"I Feel Sorry for Jesus" by Naomi Shihab Nye (read by Kelley Weber) John 2:13-24Jesus in Jerusalem at Passover13 It was nearly time for the Jewish Passover, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 14 He found in the temple those who were selling cattle, sheep, and doves, as well as those involved in exchanging currency sitting there. 15 He made a whip from ropes and chased them all out of the temple, incl...  Read More

These two poems by author @d.jacksonpoetics (Drew Jackson) speak to the harshness and beauty of the world. May we hold space for both. What do the poems say to you? John 2:13-24Jesus in Jerusalem at Passover13 It was nearly time for the Jewish Passover, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 14 He found in the temple those who were selling cattle, sheep, and doves, as well as those involved in exchanging...  Read More

Pastor Sarah preached the Ash Wednesday Service and she challenged us to consider a different kind of fast - of justice and kindness. It's a must see as you journey through this season. John 2:13-24Jesus in Jerusalem at Passover13 It was nearly time for the Jewish Passover, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 14 He found in the temple those who were selling cattle, sheep, and doves, as well as those i...  Read More