Today’s scripture can be read in different ways. Someone may look at it only as exhortation, or think that Paul is trying to scare the Corinthians into obedience. Christiane and I read some commentaries and talked
Reflections on Home Christiane and I have been searching for a more permanent house for a while. After renting a small apartment in downtown Detroit, we may finally be able to take our things out of
Our verse today goes into a new and beautiful theme of our salvation. It’s the theme of adoption. For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. For you did
The Holy Grill: The case for why a barbecue can be a Sacred Event. One of the most unusual verses in the New Testament to me is Rom. 16. After fifteen chapters of some of the
In this scripture we are talking about missing the mark from God’s best for your life. But instead of looking at this as behavior modification, or just pulling the part of the weed that is showing,
What does the Eucharist mean to you in our worship service? To me, in a word: Everything. I know this is true of many of you too. The Eucharist is the central part of the service
[This was the sermon text from this week. Due to technical difficulties we are unable to post the video. Our appologies!] Matt 5: 43 (ff)- You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your
Heaven coming to Earth This week we continue with the Kingdom of God theme we have been writing about for the past few weeks. It’s a theme often lost in Christian thought, but very central to
Trinity 5 - What is the fear of God? Due to technical difficulties we only have the audio of the sermon this week. Our apologies!
While Rev. Todd is out of town for continuing education, we have the honor of Rev. Dan Lewis conducting services and preaching.
In one of the most significant and famous chapter of parables, lost sheep, lost coin, prodigal son, the introduction has become a key to interpreting them. Why? Because it shows why is Jesus telling these parable.
News By Land & Sea June 2024 Words from the Rector A Renovated Church Sunday I was so proud of our congregation. There were several changes, and we took them in stride with patience and openness.