Articles

Article Naming Our Idols
- By Mike Slaughter
- Posted on May 13th, 2013
Chances are when you hear the word idol, the first thing that comes to mind is Ryan Seacrest, or possibly a shiny gold statue of a calf. Idolatry isn’t a new problem, but it …
Article The Difficulty with Difficulties
- By Todd Outcalt
- Posted on May 13th, 2013
Thirty years ago—when I entered pastoral ministry—I had no way of knowing how difficult the work would be. But my beginnings were eager, and passionate, and fraught…
Article Worship Connection: June 9, 2013
- By Nancy C. Townley
- Posted on May 12th, 2013
CALLS TO WORSHIP Call to Worship #1 L: In the midst of difficult times, we have new life from Christ. P: When we think that there is no hope, God offers us healing love. L: Come, …
Article Worship for Kids: June 9, 2013
- By Carolyn C. Brown
- Posted on May 12th, 2013
From a Child's Point of View Luke 7:11-17. These two passages are very similar stories about the raising from death of the only sons of widows. Both make two important points…
Article Worship Elements: June 9, 2013
- By Hans Holznagel
- Posted on May 12th, 2013
Third Sunday after Pentecost COLOR: GreenSCRIPTURE READINGS: 1 Kings 17:8-24; Psalm 146; Galatians 1:11-24; Luke 7:11-17 THEME IDEAS In all her well-known social and…
Article A Pair of Prophets
- By John D.I. Essick
- Posted on May 12th, 2013
1 Kings 17:17-24; Luke 7:11-17 These two readings naturally pair. Two widows. Two sons. Two widowed mothers faced with the prospect of losing their children too. Luke apparently…