Word Continues

The whole ding-darn crew is here to talk about the good Samaritan and Argentinian Folks Mass! Please enjoy these opening thoughts for the week!

One last time it's Rose and Damen Time! This week they read A Day With No Words by Tiffany Hammond while they discuss the many varied parts of the body of Christ.

What time is it? It's Damen & Rose time! The parables continue as these two discuss treasure, pearls, and balancing the old and the new. Here are their first thoughts on Matthew 13:44-53.

It's Rose and Damen Time (Still)! This week they take a look at Matthew 25:1-13 and the parable of the foolish and wise bridesmaids. Join them as they ask questions of the text and allow the text to ask questions of them.

It's Rose and Damen time! This week they chat about mustard, fields, intentions, yeast, the Kingdom of Heaven, and air birds. Enjoy their first thoughts on Matthew 13:31-34.

It's Deja Vu all over again! Pastors Greg and Damen return to their Studio 2 summer home and chat about Mark 4:35-41, Philippians 4:4-9, and "All Will Be Well" by The Gabe Dixon Band. Enjoy some first(ish) thoughts!

Pastors Greg and Damen are in Studio 2 and set to dive into the stormy seas of life! In this week's episode, they chat about Mark 4:35-41 and Philippians 4:4-9. The explore Jesus calming the seas, the disciples being calm then getting worried and what it means to experience the peace of God.

Pastors Greg and Damen(!) begin to dive into the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman and The Hungry Caterpillar. They're fools. We know.

It's back on the narrative lectionary track as Pastors Greg and Damen discuss Paul's work in Corinth! In their first thoughts they offer reflections on the nature of communities and tentmaking, as well as, Humble Paul & Braggart Paul. Hope your week goes well!

To make the faith their own! This week, Pastors Greg and Damen discuss being heirs with Christ and the ongoing process of being reformed in faith. They also share some thoughts from this year's confirmands. Enjoy this week's First Thoughts!

Creation, process, prophecy, and formless voids, Pastors Greg and Damen discuss it all in their first thoughts on Genesis 1:1-5 & Revelation 21:1-6. This week's First Thoughts is part of the Sachtleben-Throckmorton Faith and Science Symposium so the two offer some initial thoughts on that intersection as well!

Quickly now! On to the next town! Pastors Greg and Damen catch up with the Apostle Paul and his church-planting tour. Here are their first thoughts on Acts 17:1-9.

It's a return to the narrative lectionary as pastors Greg and Damen take a look at Acts 3:1-10. In their first thoughts they consider the connection between Jesus' ministry and how the apostles attempt to carry it forward. Enjoy their first thoughts!

Having stumbled their way through Easter, pastors Greg and Damen arrive at Gifts of Women Sunday! In this week's episode the discuss Proverbs 31:10-31 and the roll of wisdom in the lives of the faithful.

Pastors Greg and Damen begin their Holy Week journey by discussing the joy, sorrow, pain, and hope the Holy Week narratives in the Gospel of Mark. This week they take a look at Mark 14:22-31, 15:16-20, and 16:1-8. May you have a blessed Holy Week!

What kind of parade is this exactly? Pastors Greg and Damen offer their first thoughts on Mark 11:1-11.

Pastors Greg and Damen discuss the vulnerable and the wounds of Jesus as they offer their first thoughts on Mark 9:33-37 and Deuteronomy 10:17-20.

What's the cure to hypocrisy? What is the greatest commandment? Could these questions have the same answer? Pastors Greg and Damen offer their first thoughts on Mark 12:28-44.

What is going on in this parable?! Tenants? Wine? An Absentee Landlord? It's a lot but pastors Greg and Damen are here to provide their first thoughts on Mark 12:1-12

Repetition, repetition, repetition. What else is new Mark? Pastor's Greg and Damen offer their first thoughts on Mark 10:32-52.

Identity, authority, dust, hospitality, and transfiguration; pastors Greg and Damen cover it all in their first thoughts on Mark 8:27-9:8.

In their opening thoughts on the sixth chapter of the Gospel of Mark, pastors Greg and Damen discuss distractions, hometowns, authority, and dust. That should just about cover it, right?

In their first thoughts on Mark 5:21-43 pastors Greg and Damen discuss ambiguous certainty, the gift of presence, and looking for healing in unexpected places. Here are their first thoughts this week!

On a "chilly day" pastors Greg and Damen chat about Mark 5, demons, and the cost of restoration. Here are their first thoughts for January 16, 2024!

The Gospel of Mark continues and pastors Greg and and Damen discuss amazing scenes, lived repentance, and old wineskins! Here be their first thoughts on Mark 2:1-22!