Things I Still Believe
At Christmas, we are encouraged to “believe,” but have you ever faced a crisis of faith? It could be a good thing–here are a few of mine and things I still believe.
Category: Sermons
The Fast of Christ
What is your favorite thing to eat on your birthday? Cake? What is your favorite thing to eat at Thanksgiving? Mash potatoes? Turkey? Pie? Food and eating is something that is deeply ingrained in our lives! When I was growing …
A Line in the Sand
How do we reconcile our call to serve others sacrificially with the need to care for ourselves? Where’s the line between bearing one another’s burdens and maintaining our own spiritual and emotional health?
Ripples on the Water
From the gentle lapping of waves on a shore to the cosmic dance of galaxies, the science of ripples reveals a deeply interconnected universe. It challenges us to consider that our actions, like pebbles dropped in a cosmic pond, may have consequences that extend far beyond our immediate sphere of influence.
A Flask or a Fountain
…let us come to Him with empty vessels, ready to be filled. Let us trust Him with our meager resources, believing He can multiply them beyond our imagination. And let us live each day in the confidence that our God is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine.
The Seed
spiritual growth, like the growth of a plant, occurs gradually and often imperceptibly. It requires patience, nurturing, and trust in the process that God orchestrates beneath the surface.
Above Homage
It was the later part of the 2nd century. Just as in New Testament times, the followers of Jesus continued to be bitterly persecuted, both by the Jews and by the pagan Roman empire. In the city of Smyrna, a …
To All Be One
After a long break due to travel and summer classes, I’ve finally uploaded this Sermon in the Woods. I recorded it in early May, but only got it posted now. I pray that it is a blessing to you! Christ …
The Old Old Story
Who doesn’t like a great story? Sometimes the oldest and most familiar stories are worth hearing over and over again! Today, Pastor Daniel shares the old but familiar story of our Lord and Savior Jesus — His life, death, and …