Encountering the text: Once again, this week we have another rich, multifaceted story from The Gospel of John. That may be our homiletical challenge–John gives us such a… read more

A KID AFTER GOD'S OWN HEART 1 SAMUEL 16:1-13 Question: What do the following stories have in common? Noah building an ark. Abraham setting out to sacrifice Isaac. Rahab… read more

Fourth Sunday in Lent COLOR: PurpleSCRIPTURE READINGS: 1 Samuel 16:1-13; Psalm 23; Ephesians 5:8-14; John 9:1-41 THEME IDEAS When we see clearly, our lives are… read more

Fourth Sunday in Lent COLOR: PurpleSCRIPTURE READINGS: 1 Samuel 16:1-13; Psalm 23; Ephesians 5:8-14; John 9:1-41 The theme for Lent: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS AT THE CROSS… read more