Pastoral Prayer: Lord God, we show up and follow our liturgy, our order of service. We expect that you will show up on time and here in our place. But, like Israel we have neglected to turn to you in faithfulness and away from our week long efforts at … Continue reading
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Twenty or so years ago I read Leonard Sweet’s soulTsunami. Tucked away in that long description of the to-come for the church and religious life was a reference to Vincent Van Gogh’s painting, The Church at Auvers. A framed print greets me every morning as I come … Continue reading
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Often I take a manuscript into the pulpit. The preached sermon will vary. Below the post will be a link to the preached sermon.
Text: Jeremiah 18:1-18
Pastoral Prayer: Lord God, who loves with an everlasting love, there are times where we amaze those around us not for … Continue reading
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Often I take a manuscript into the pulpit. The preached sermon will vary. Below the post will be a link to the preached sermon.
Luke 15:1-3, 25-30
Pastoral Prayer: Holy One, we find it hard to believe you will erase for us what we will not erase for others. … Continue reading
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Our new Governor laid out his goal to make Oklahoma a top ten State. Who would have thought that before education, justice reform and healthcare that Oklahoma would pass legislation with the promise of the Governor’s signature that will surely propel Oklahoma into the top ten of states … Continue reading
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