2nd Sunday after Christmas — January 2, 2022
Second Sunday after Christmas John 1:1-18 Preachers say they don’t like preaching the Gospel of John for the same reasons people say..
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4th Sunday of Advent — December 19, 2021
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Order of worship — December 19, 2021
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation. It is free for..
Prayer in response to devastating tornadoes
God, you are our refuge and strength, our present help in times of trouble. We pray for the people of Kentucky, Tennessee,..
Order of worship — December 12, 2021
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation. It is free for..
3rd Sunday of Advent — Dec. 12, 2021
Isaiah 12:2-6 Advent 3C Many of us distrust our physical selves, focusing too much on our minds, too much on our ability..
Tech watch: Obsidian app
A note-taking app that I’ve just started using is Obsidian. I use Obsidian to capture notes and ideas as I’m reading. I’ve..
A prayer in response to the verdict in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial
“I hate, I despise your festivals, and I take no delight in your solemn assemblies. But let justice roll down like waters,..