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What does it mean to have “freedom in Christ” when lately it feels like freedom is not available to all? What do we need to do to live more fully into that freedom and inspire others to do the same?

This has been a particularly hard week, and it’s hard to preach freedom in Christ when so many have less freedom today than just a week ago. Where is the wisdom and grace in today’s text from Galatians for us today?

Paul’s letter to the Galatian church expresses a special family relationship in Christ, one we as a church community live into in our ministry and mission with the homeless at Bristol Lodge

It’s Trinity Sunday and some of you may be wondering, “well, what the heck is that?” Well. It’s weird, and it’s funky, and it’s enormous, and it’s beautiful in all its complexity.

It’s Pentecost! Now what the heck is THAT?

The system failed the enslaved woman in Acts 16 in so many ways - ways that folks today are STILL often failed. Paul made it worse for her. And Silas? Well. Let’s just say we don’t have a lot of reasons to be happy with him, either. So who are WE in the story if it were to unfold today?

In light of the racially motivated violence that has been filling our social media feeds, online news sources, radio and television newscasts, join us for a time of lament and recommitting ourselves to the work of justice and mercy.

Peter’s vision and God’s reminder that we should not deem profane that which God has created speaks to us through the ages. Change is coming to the church, y’all, and we need to get out of God’s way!

Mother’s Day is complicated! And so are the relationships we celebrate on this day dedicated to the nurturers - the Tabitha’s - in our lives. What legacies of love have they left us and how are we inspired to do the same for others?

The gospel of John gives us a lot to work with when it comes to questions and doubts. Now that Easter has arrived, what are we supposed to do with the Good News?

When Mary came to the tomb, it was dark and she was alone. Until she heard Christ call her by name, and everything changed in that instant.

When Mary anointed Jesus’ feet with the nard, she was practicing presence in a real and embodied way. Our journey through Lent has been leading up this: How can we practice presence in the wilderness?

The Divine love displayed in the parable of the prodigal child is a love that surpasses understanding. What can it teach us about loving ourselves?

Compassion is so much more than simply “feeling for someone.” How can we practice compassion for ourselves and each other as a way of connecting to God more deeply?

As we explore our wildernesses during Lent, how does practicing vulnerability with God and ourselves make us stronger and not open to more hurt?

Lent is a time for introspection and discovery. It’s also a time spent in the wilderness and that can be a scary place to be.

As we prepare for the Lenten season to begin this week, what if we focused on fasting from the things that keep us down instead of the few things that bring us joy?

Sometimes you need the faith of your friends when you just can’t get out of your own way. Sometimes, you are the friend supporting another. The miracle of discipleship is one we are all called into; it’s why we do church, y’all!

When Simon and his crew were first called by Jesus they had no way of knowing how it would turn out or it it would be worth effort, and still they got out of their boats and followed. Well, we are being called right now - how will *we* respond?

I’ve been asked why I stay in the church even as I critique it. Well. Here’s my “why.”

What does it mean to be the Body of Christ, when the body really doesn’t seem to be looking so good lately?

What are we doing with our Spiritual gifts in today’s world? Are they tucked away in a drawer? With churches closed due to the pandemic, does that mean our gifts have to wait until church opens again before we use them?

The holidays can be so rough for so many reasons. Hear this message of hope for what’s to come even when we just aren’t feeling it.

Love is a complicated thing, especially Divine Love. The psalmist is struggling with God, Love, Hope, Joy, and Peace. And ya’ll? So. Are. We.

Mary’s joy is an in-between kind of joy. The kind that recognizes her situation and still she can sing. We have all been there. Some of us are there now. What can we learn from Mary’s song about our own Advent journey?