Exodus’s story of oppression and liberation opens with a reference to the nation forgetting its history.  Here is a quick recap!  Abraham and Sarah’s grandson Joseph was a dreamer, young, fashion forward, a bit braggadocious, and a snitch. His brothers sell Joseph into slavery. Driven, cunning, and wise, Joseph overcame slavery to save Egypt, becoming […]

It was as bad a worship service as I have ever been a part of. I came to call it “nuclear Sunday” as the congregation almost melted down. Our implosion began just before the benediction with an announcement that a beloved staff member had resigned, upon which, the aforementioned staff member stood up and loudly […]

Every Sunday morning, Diane loaded four grandchildren and two neighborhood children in her oversized late model Buick and drove to church. Sometimes Diane signed the children into Sunday school, but usually the six children raced up the stairs and Diane headed to Fellowship Hall for coffee. Diane pulled 4 overnight shifts at the hospital every […]

Matthew 14 is a portrait of a day of ministry with Jesus. All day long, fueled by compassion, Jesus offered healthcare and when the sun began to fade, other needs arose. The disciples came to Jesus concerned that the crowd had nothing to eat, “This is an isolated place and it’s getting late. Send the […]