How Much is Enough?

October 23, 2022
The parable of the sower.  How many times have you heard it?  It’s been lots of times for me.  It seems to be especially popular at church camp.  Last summer,…
“I am the resurrection and the life…”  For the last several weeks, we have been studying the “I am” statements of Jesus. We’ve been using the book, “Jesus Revealed” by…

The Wardrobe

October 9, 2022
John 14:6: “Jesus said… ‘I am the way and the truth and the life.  No one comes to the Father except through me.’”   Narnia.  As a child (and as…

I Am the Vine

October 2, 2022
“I no longer call you servants…instead, I have called you friends.”  Wow!  If I were texting this on my phone instead of preaching it out loud, I would insert one…

I Am the Good Shepherd

September 25, 2022
Shepherd me, O God, beyond my wants, beyond my fears, from death into life.  I found myself humming that chorus last week as I parked my car and walked toward…

The Bread of Life

September 18, 2022
The bread basket.  Is there any better way for a restaurant to say, “Welcome!  We’re glad you’re here!” than with a bread basket?  Whether it’s garlic bread at an Italian…

Light of the World

September 11, 2022
Since the early days of Jesus’ ministry, people have been asking, “Who is this man, Jesus of Nazareth?”  Actually, since Jesus’ early days period, not just his early days of…
When our kids were little I got some great parenting advice:  the same boiling water that hardens the egg, softens the carrot.  Have you heard that expression before?  The same…