We see symbols everyday. Symbols of peace, strength, royalty, and victory. Within Christianity, there is no greater symbol than the cross, something so obvious that we take it for granted. Something so pervasive, so associated with Christianity that we might… Read More ›
Theology
United Methodist Church votes to ban same-sex marriage and LGBT clergy
The United Methodist Church (UMC) had a four day international conference in St. Louis this week revolving around around LGBT issues, specifically: the ordination of openly LGBT clergy and whether or not the denomination should officiate same-sex weddings. The UMC… Read More ›
Blessed are the poor in Spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven
At the beginning of the Beatitudes, “Jesus said: Blessed are the poor in Spirit, for there’s is the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 5:3). To be poor in Spirit is to recognize that you have nothing to offer God. That your… Read More ›
Sermon video: the stresses we deal with and the priority we need
Sermon from Luke 10:38-42. Jesus, Martha, and Mary. The Lord is with two sisters but the women both respond differently to Jesus. Mary is sitting with Jesus and hearing his teaching while Martha is stressed out in the kitchen. We… Read More ›
