A Season of Formation Growing up in Brazil, but having spent half of my life here, I still remember what it felt like experiencing my first Spring in New York. Probably, because my reaction to the
“Pull yourself up by your bootstraps”. Its a bit of an outdated turn of phrase. Have you ever thought about it? We sort of use it today as a positive characteristic. It means self-sufficient, self-made, despite
Pause and Reassess Being half way through something is a good place to pause and take assessment. A good coach gives a locker room pep talk to a team that’s behind, and the game might
It seems today Jesus is giving a lesson in demon possession, but I would argue that’s not all he is doing. Perhaps not even primarily what he is trying to teach in our Gospel today.
We have an enemy In the midst of all the divisions in the world today, it’s easy to think that our enemy is someone in another nation, another political party, or another religion. Scripture says, “For
Today we are talking about the Faith of a Canaanite Woman. At first glance it seems like Jesus is issuing a pretty scathing insult calling this Gentile woman a Dog, but then something entirely different and
In Case you missed it It was a wonderful time of fellowship and prayer last Sunday for the Maritime community and all of us at Mariners Church. Guests came from all over Michigan, Ohio, and other
These verses and this sermon is for everyone who may feel a little discouraged today. Perhaps you don’t like what you see in culture, politics, or your family. You thought you would have a better handle
We celebrate, remember, and pray for the maritime community of the Great Lakes.
Rend your heart, not your garments This year we changed Ash Wednesday liturgy a bit. Instead of imposing the Ashes on the forehead at the end of the service, I made the sign of the cross
There are two distinct stories in our Gospel reading today, but I want to suggest to you they perhaps are not so distinct. I think the Gospel writer, Luke, was making a point by putting these
What is Ash Wednseday, really? Some traditions in the Christian Church are known throughout the world, but are often misunderstood. They seem mysterious and strange to those not steeped in the tradition. Lent and Ash Wednesday