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Reorienting Time – Dec. 10, 2023

December 10, 2023

Melissa preaching with her hand raised outward. A star-patterned quilt is behind her.

Mark 1:1-8 and Isaiah 40:1-11 On this second Sunday of Advent, Melissa reflects on our relentless focus on time; our need for efficiency. Time is invented; we made it up. Advent invites us into a different pace of time, a pace we call “Waiting.” Time’s first purpose was to be loved by God.

Reorienting Time – Dec. 10, 2023

Tagged With: Advent, Gospel of Mark, Isaiah, L'Arche, Melissa Florer-Bixler, time, wasting time

The Giveaway – Oct. 3, 2021

October 5, 2021

Melissa preaching at CGS, Oct. 3, 2021

Scripture: Leviticus 1:1-9 and 14-17 The message begins with Rosene telling a story of a favorite gift she received. This first account of offerings in Leviticus is simply about being a gift, not something to clear feelings of guilt or forgive sins. Its only purpose is for the pleasure of and enjoyment of God. Melissa […]

The Giveaway – Oct. 3, 2021

Tagged With: gifts, Leviticus, Melissa Florer-Bixler, time, wasting time

This is good – March 3, 2019

March 3, 2019

Melissa preaching

Melissa hearkened back to her memories of the Westminster Catechism to remind us what our chief purpose is: To glorify God and delight in God forever. (A slight paraphrase.) “I pray wasted time for each of you this week.” Matthew 16:24-17:8 … Read More →

This is good – March 3, 2019

Tagged With: Gospel of Matthew, Joy, Melissa Florer-Bixler, transfiguration, wasting time

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