I was asked a seemingly simple question last week: “What is your image of God?” Did I say “simple”? Could there be a more complex question? In the midst of my sermon on April 29 (stream or download here), I asked the congregation present to make two lists: one of the names and images of [...]
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What Is Your Image of God?
Posted in Community, Theology, tagged father, holy spirit, image of god, podcast, sermon on April 30, 2012 | 1 Comment »
“Faith Deserts” Follow-Up
Posted in Community, Theology, tagged community, faith desert, feeding the 5000, rally sunday, small groups on August 29, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
The following is Nate’s article from this month’s issue of The Shorelines newsletter: During my sermon “Faith Deserts” on July 31, we explored how Jesus had just learned of the murder of his cousin, John the Baptist, and had stolen away to seclusion only to have the crowds follow him (Mt. 14:13-21). Rather than send [...]
September is the time to find community
Posted in Community, tagged community, confirmation, mission, rally sunday on August 23, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
The following is Kent’s article in this month’s issue of The Shorelines. I am writing this on one of my favorite days of the year. Tonight we will hold the confirmation final retreat for this year’s 10th Graders. It is 18 hours of intense listening to each other that we hope will make for lifelong [...]
