13 Some people brought children to Jesus so that he would place his hands on them and pray. But the disciples scolded them. 14 “Allow the children to come to… Read more “Help the Children: Empower or Save?”
Category: Scripture
A Sunday (10) in the Life of a Pastor/Mother: Jesus & 3 Year Olds
41Every year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for Passover. 42And when Jesus was twelve years old, they all went there as usual for the celebration. 43After Passover his parents… Read more “A Sunday (10) in the Life of a Pastor/Mother: Jesus & 3 Year Olds”
Interactive Prayer Stations for Lent II
1 Jesus returned from the Jordan River full of the Holy Spirit, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness. (Luke 4.1) Lent is a wonderful opportunity… Read more “Interactive Prayer Stations for Lent II”
A Sunday (9) in the Life of a Pastor/Mother: Improvise
9 The headwaiter tasted the water that had become wine. He didn’t know where it came from, though the servants who had drawn the water knew. (John 2.9)… Read more “A Sunday (9) in the Life of a Pastor/Mother: Improvise”
Interactive Prayer Stations on Lent
1 Jesus returned from the Jordan River full of the Holy Spirit, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness. (Luke 4.1) Lent is a wonderful opportunity… Read more “Interactive Prayer Stations on Lent”
A Sunday (7) in the Life of a Pastor/Mother: Hospitality
19 We love because God first loved us. . . . 21 This commandment we have from him: Those who claim to love God ought to love their brother and… Read more “A Sunday (7) in the Life of a Pastor/Mother: Hospitality”
My Charge to the Presbytery of San Francisco
3 I thank my God every time I mention you in my prayers. 4 I’m thankful for all of you every time I pray, and it’s always a prayer full… Read more “My Charge to the Presbytery of San Francisco”
A Sunday (5) in the Life of a Pastor/Mother: Community
Knowledge makes people arrogant, but love builds people up. (1 Corinthians 8.1) It’s been a while since I’ve preached. So, when I saw the options from the lectionary… Read more “A Sunday (5) in the Life of a Pastor/Mother: Community”
A Sunday (2) in the Life of a Pastor/Mother: Epiphany
“When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy. On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt… Read more “A Sunday (2) in the Life of a Pastor/Mother: Epiphany”
What Does Baseball and PCUSA Have in Common? Transformation
You are one body and one spirit just as God also called you in one hope. (Ephesians 4.4) I’m not a baseball fan – not because I… Read more “What Does Baseball and PCUSA Have in Common? Transformation”
Still Waters 