The movers had finished unloading the van after sunset. Joy and I had gotten up early to get a jump on the unpacking. I was desperately searching for the coffee maker when the… read more

Encountering the text: Matthew asserts, upfront, at the very first of his Gospel, who Jesus really is. Jesus is who his name says he is: “God with us” (1:23)… read more

Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost Color: GreenScripture Readings: Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28; Psalm 105:1-6, 16-22, 45b; Romans 10:5-15; Matthew 14:22-33 Call to Worship #1… read more

From a Child’s Point of View Old Testament: Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28. Children, particularly those whose parents are continually after them to get along better with their… read more