Here’s a link to the message I gave yesterday, pulled from many different chapters of Job.
Read MoreLearning to Mourn
Today’s message from Job 2 was not an easy one. A big part of it was telling Gary and Kristin Adams’ story, with their permission. Here’s a link.
Read MoreNot a simple equation
This past Sunday, I started a series on the book of Job. This is a difficult book, and I imagine I’ll be working hard to script these out…so I will probably be able to post each of these. I’m always interested in your comments and …
Read More“I don’t feel the Holy Spirit…Am I saved?”
Message given from Titus 3:3-8 on Aug. 23, 2009.
Read MoreDiscipleship is doing what Jesus did
Here’s the message I shared on March 15, from Mark 6: 6b-13. Jesus sending out the disciples is, I believe, a model for us. We’re called and sent to do what Jesus does in the world. Discipleship is doing what Jesus did
Read More3:16 series– John
John 3:16 shows up everywhere. (But here, not until you click the black screen below) http://outofdoubt.files.wordpress.com/2008/10/l-640-480-bebdb240-e809-4c87-ab1e-c6c51473ac08.jpegwp-content/uploads/316.mov For some people, it’s a sign of annoying Christianity. For others, it’s a sign of hope. For us at Newberg Friends yesterday, the verse was a chance to remind …
Read MoreWhy should we care about the world?
I’m glad to be a part of a church community that cares deeply about the whole world, and is not wrapped up in thinking we exist for ourselves. I’m glad to be a part of a church community that is looking to be holistic in …
Read MoreWhy Give Regularly?
Talking about money is not always the easiest thing to do in a church. But last Sunday, that was our theme. Here’s what I shared.
Read MoreSt. Augustine of Hippo
The pastors and theologians of the early church caught on quickly to the paradox and the beauty of the incarnation. He is the One through whom all things have been made, and, on Christmas, Who has been made in the midst of all things… He …
Read MoreSt. Isaac the Syrian
Seminary friend Tony Jones posted the first Christmas sermon (by St. John Chrysostom in AD. 386), and that sent me on a big hunt to see what else the ancient church fathers and mothers have said about Christmas. Wow. I’ll probably use some of these …
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