Matthew 2:1-12 On this Epiphany Sunday Susan began with a portrayal of the wise men’s perspective crafted by Frederick Buechner. Why did the magi follow the star to where Jesus was? “To be wise is to be eternally curious.” Is to live without Christ the real death, and to die with him the only life? […]
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The heart of the matter – Feb. 12, 2023
Scripture: Matthew 5:21-37 Today we’re listening to Jesus challenge our misconceptions about what this Jesus-centered life is that we have chosen to live. If you’re here because you’re trying to find a behavior modification program to make you more moral, this is not the right place. Jesus is actually interested in the heart of the […]
Pouring out Despair – March 20, 2022
Continuing the series during Lent, Melissa preached from Luke 13:1-9. Despair is that intractable boulder that won’t move. Despair is the feeling of weariness after prying and pushing and pulling with all your might. From the passage, Jesus doesn’t provide pat answers when folks come to him in despair. “No, I tell you, but unless […]



