
The Bell of Faith
Ringing Out Love to All
A Veteran's Courage
Scripture: Joshua 1:9 – “I hereby command you: Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with...
Beyond Winners and Losers
Scripture: Psalm 133:1 – “How very good and pleasant it is when kindred live together in unity!” Now that the election is over, at least...
Remember That Seed...
Scripture: Mark 4:27 – “…and the seed would sprout and grow, he does not know how.” (NRSV) Jesus taught us that prayer is not about being...
Beyond the Cringe
Scripture: Isaiah 12:1-2 – “You will say in that day: I will give thanks to you, O Lord, for though you were angry with me, your anger...
The Definition of Insanity
Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19a – “Do not remember the former things, or consider the things of old. I am about to do a new thing; now it...
My Secret Identity
Scripture: 1 John 3:2 – Beloved, we are God’s children now; what we will be has not yet been revealed. What we do know is this: when he...
You Are Stronger Than They Say
Scripture – Isaiah 40:29, 31 – “He gives power to the faint, and strengthens the powerless. … Those who wait for the LORD shall renew...
Fallen Leaves
Scripture – Isaiah 40:8: “The grass withers, the flower fades; but the word of our God will stand for ever.” (NRSV) This morning, I was...
Finding God in a Sea of Change
Scripture – Psalm 119:89-90: “The Lord exists forever; your word is firmly fixed in heaven. Your faithfulness endures to all generations;...
Memory Askew
Scripture – Psalm 25:7: “Do not remember the sins of my youth or my transgressions; according to your steadfast love remember me, for...
Letting Go
Scripture – 1 Peter 5:7: “Cast all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you.” (NRSV) I like to say that every day is a time of new...
Faith Is a Risk Worth Taking
Scripture – Proverbs 29:25: “The fear of others lays a snare, but one who trusts in the Lord is secure.” (NRSV) You hear a lot about...
Telephone Truth
Scripture – John 16:13-15: “When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth; for he will not speak on his own, but...
Hurry Up and Wait
Scripture – Psalm 90:14: “Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love, so that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.” (NRSV)...
A Firm Foundation
Scripture – Matthew 7:26: “And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not act on them will be like a foolish man who built his...
Doing the Righteous Thing
Scripture – Proverbs 21:3: “To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.” (NRSV) Proverbs is a great...























