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Dec 22, 2022
A Familiar Story
Christmas is just around the corner! As I think back over the years, I have many incredible memories of Christmases past. Memories of...
Dec 15, 2022
Celebrate in the Doorway
We come to the fourth Sunday of Advent with eager anticipation knowing that Christmas is just around the corner. And after the splendor...
Dec 8, 2022
Joseph, Do Not Be Afraid
As we continue to move towards Christmas, on Sunday we come to the character of Joseph. Matthew focuses his attention on a visit between...
Dec 1, 2022
Do Not Be Afraid
I’ve always been struck by the angel’s words to Mary. “Do not be afraid.” They are words that echo the angel’s words to Zechariah and...
Nov 23, 2022
From Generation to Generation...
“Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed; for the Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name. His...
Nov 10, 2022
We Showed Up
On Sunday our team made our way from Cairo to Aswan and have been enjoying our week here. Aswan is much smaller, and much more peaceful,...
Nov 2, 2022
Preaching in Egypt
I’m not entirely sure what day it is…or what time it is…I’m writing from the airport in Paris, awaiting my final flight to Cairo. I’ve...
Oct 26, 2022
Celebrating All Saints Day
This Sunday, October 30 we will celebrate All Saints’ Day as part of worship. It is an annual occasion to remember all those who gone...
Oct 19, 2022
I Will Stand on a Camel
For I long to see you so that I may share with you some spiritual gift so that you may be strengthened—or rather so that we may be...
Oct 13, 2022
God is Still Working!
We’re in the middle of a sermon series about the role of the church in the world now that we find ourselves on the outside, since...
Oct 5, 2022
The Church is On the Outside Looking In
We begin a new sermon series on Sunday! And I’m excited to share it with you, as it is a series that has been brewing in my heart and...
Sep 28, 2022
Come and Eat
Each month, when I invite us to the Communion table, I begin with the simple word “come.” We’ve heard the same word repeated over the...
Sep 22, 2022
What makes us, us?
Several weeks ago, I asked the question, “What makes First Presbyterian Church, First Presbyterian Church?” Meaning, what makes us unique...
Sep 14, 2022
Come & Grow
You might recall that back in February, I preached a sermon series called “Paul’s Prayers for the Church.” Each week I highlighted the...
Sep 7, 2022
Come & See
If I had to choose a favorite Gospel, it would be the Gospel of John. Among the Gospels, John plays a unique role. It’s written much...
Aug 31, 2022
Invitations
Do remember the days of getting an invitation to a birthday party? The excitement about the party itself, the joy of being included, the...
Aug 24, 2022
Yes, I'm Going to Running Camp
By the time you’re reading this, I will be on the east coast and just about ready to officially head to running camp. Yes, you read that...
Aug 22, 2022
Summer Spectacular
What a day! We had a blast at our Summer Spectacular! Fourteen kids participated throughout the day. We filled our time with games,...
Aug 10, 2022
What Makes Us Different?
On Sunday the Deacons and Elders will gather for a joint meeting, where we will ask questions about who we are, who we want to be, and...
Aug 3, 2022
It's Been an Exciting Year
A Facebook memory popped up this morning, although, I confess, the memory is technically a few days late. It was the memory of my...
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