Yesterday, we spent some time reflecting on our experiment of observing Lent as a community. I asked us to consider whether some of how God worked in us through Lent might need to continue in to “normal” life.
Read MoreFoolish Hope
For Easter, I asked if we can come to grips with the reality that what we say we believe about the cross and resurrection sounds pretty crazy to a rational human being. There is power in the craziness!
Read MoreSacrifice and Service
On April 1, we looked at the irony of Palm Sunday, the crowds all excited for Jesus, coming just 5 days before Good Friday. I wondered whether we have times when the crowd applauds us for the wrong things…whether we can follow Jesus and listen …
Read MoreBones and Breath
March 25th was a gathered time in worship. We felt God’s presence. This particular message from Ezekiel spoke to me. I’ve been awed and surprised by new experiences in prayer lately, and I realize that my journey is like Ezekiel’s. In chapter 37, God takes …
Read MoreDo I get any bonus points for stating the obvious?
I’m in blog-hiatus land. But you already knew that, since the last substantive post I made, other than posting a message from Sunday, is March 1. And I haven’t even posted the last four messages. I’ve felt some guilt about the lack of blogging, but …
Read MoreRough life.
Rough life. Originally uploaded by gkoskela. Rough life.
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Vacation-Cape Lookout Originally uploaded by gkoskela. Vacation-Cape Lookout
Read MoreSeeing Differently
Things are good. Sometimes, that means I blog a lot…sometimes, it means I slow down. This has been a slow down. But I want you to know things are good in many senses of the word with me. Here’s what I shared yesterday in worship, …
Read More“It’s the most wonderful time of the year…”
March Madness had begun. I’ve watched a lot of basketball today, and I’m loving it. Reliving past memories. Totally excited that my annual office pool, now in its eleventh year, far exceeded my goals. It all began in 1997 with six people. Last year, I …
Read MoreWhat does suffering do to you?
Last Sunday, the bravest and most moving part of the service was when a husband and wife shared part of their story of moral failure and God’s grace in the middle of that. I’d encourage you to listen to the service and hear their words. …
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