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Archive for 2008/09


Authority

Marthame Sanders (note: Marthame’s sermons and other reflections are also available on his blog) I had fascinating conversations with you all last week after my sermon. Many of you commented on how you read the parable of the generous landowner, and its focus on payment, as largely a metaphor for how God dispenses grace. One [...]

All in a Day’s Work

Marthame Sanders (note: Marthame’s sermons and other reflections are also available on his blog) I have been fired from a job for which I never got paid. I had graduated from college, and was intent on pursuing a career in production. My dream was to be a music producer. One of the things I had learned [...]

Everyday Exodus Moments

Tiffany Kromer These past few weeks, we have been reading from the book of Exodus which chronicles the amazing story of Moses and the Israelites freedom from enslavement. The word “exodus” is a greek word meaning “a way out or departure”. It is a word that sums up the entire story of Moses leading the [...]

Growing Together in Christ

Tiffany Kromer A reading from Matthew 18 verses 15-20 18:15 “If another member of the church sins against you, go and point out the fault when the two of you are alone. If the member listens to you, you have regained that one. 18:16 But if you are not listened to, take one or two [...]