Monthly Archives: November 2011

A Radical Message Needs a Radical Messenger

Posted on November 30, 2011 by admin

Mark 1:1-9 I have to admit that I have done everything I could to avoid reading, listening, or becoming acquainted with this eccentric, odd, unconventional, radical personality known as Lady Gaga. If you haven’t watched Entertainment Tonight or read any … Continue reading →

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The Lord’s Prayer – Background

Posted on November 29, 2011 by admin

Matthew 6:9-13  “This, then, is how you should pray:” ~Jesus, Matt 6:9       The Lord’s Prayer is a beautiful prayer, deeper and more beautiful than I understood before I heard it translated directly from Aramaic. I hope you’ll agree after … Continue reading →

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Focusing on Prayer

Posted on November 22, 2011 by admin

What is prayer? How do I pray? Does it make a difference? This is the direction I’m going to take for a while. I’ve focused heavily on interpretation of biblical texts, trying to shine a different light on them. Yet … Continue reading →

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Off My High Horse

Posted on November 18, 2011 by admin

Matthew 25:31-46 When I look back at a few of my posts, I see that I can get a little overbearing. Usually I have to let it simmer through the week before I can come up with a message that … Continue reading →

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The New Evolution: Goats Becoming Sheep

Posted on November 14, 2011 by admin

Matthew 25:31-46 Goats can become sheep. I wonder if Darwin came up with his evolutionary thoughts when he read the Bible. Insects had four legs in the Old Testament and with some research, we find that goats can become sheep in the … Continue reading →

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No Fear Here

Posted on November 8, 2011 by admin

Matthew 25:14-30 It’s too easy. Too slam dunk capitalistic for Jesus. God gives you money. You invest it. And just like Wall Street, the Boss congratulates you for your investment success and gives you a promotion. It’s the perfect explanation … Continue reading →

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Programs for Happiness – Letting Go

Posted on November 3, 2011 by admin

Matthew 5:1-12 As the spiritual leader of a congregation, I think it’s my duty to encourage people to ask questions about what they’ve been taught, and to give them permission to agree or disagree with me and others so that they … Continue reading →

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Ten Bridesmaids Waiting

Posted on November 1, 2011 by admin

Matthew 25:1-13 I saw a bumper sticker that read – “Christ is coming – look busy.”  Is this how we will act when Christ comes?  Like bridesmaids scrambling to try to look like we are ready? I’ve got a secret to tell … Continue reading →

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