As many of you know, I plan my sermon series (along with the scriptures that I’ll be using) months in advance. In fact, I outlined this current series way back at the end of last summer! Of course, a lot has happened just this past week alone. We saw the transition of power from one president to another. And President Trump has already signed a flurry of executive orders that have some people scar...  Read More

WelcomeAccording to Greek mythology, there was once a handsome young hunter named Narcissus. Although many romantic interests pursued him, Narcissus turned away their advances and instead grew more deeply in love with… himself… or at least a reflection of his likeness in a pool of water. So obsessed with his own beauty, Narcissus could not pull himself away from his reflection, giving in to a life...  Read More

WelcomeLast week, we thought about how negative voices make us feel, where they come from, and how we feed them. This week, we are delving into what the Bible calls fools. Sometimes a fool is easy to pick out, and other times, not so much. Could the fool in your life be a small voice that’s just constantly playing in the background, on your social media feed, from the news, or even a co-worker? So...  Read More

Recently I read the results of a survey asking churchgoers what they most want to see in a sermon from their pastor. The answer wasn’t compassion, relevance, boldness, or knowledge. Instead, the number one response was honesty about their own doubts. Whatever the topic and whatever the viewpoint is on that topic, people want honesty from their leaders, especially a transparency about a leader’s ow...  Read More

WelcomeHave you ever dreaded going to a family function because of that one aunt who’s a little too real or honest, as she puts it, about everything going on in your life and the world? Maybe it’s a coworker that sends off bad energy. The kind of people who always find something wrong with the situation, the day, or you. The type of people who seem to fill the space with a lot of negative noise. T...  Read More

Perhaps you’ve heard the saying, “you are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” Our attitudes, beliefs and behaviors are shaped by the people we spend time with and the voices that we choose to listen to. Many of us start a new year with hopes, intentions, and goals for change in our lives. But if we want to change our lives, we must pay attention to voices that we are list...  Read More