The Whole World is Watching Where should Christians stand in the face of evil? by Susan Rothenberg Lately, I’ve been thinking about a quote from the Woody Allen movie, “Manhattan.” “Has anybody read that Nazis are gonna march in New Jersey? Y’know, I read this in the newspaper. We should go down there, get some… Read more »
August 31, 2017
The Unglued Church
The Whole World is Watching Where should Christians stand in the face of evil? by Susan Rothenberg Lately, I’ve been thinking about a quote from the Woody Allen movie, “Manhattan.” “Has anybody read that Nazis are gonna march in New Jersey? Y’know, I read this in the newspaper. We should go down there, get some… Read more »
The path of discipleship A Revised Common Lectionary resource for September 3 by Magdalena I. García Then Jesus told his disciples, “If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. – Matthew 16:24 Read the full lectionary passages here You call us to follow, which… 
The Big Sort Downsizing the retired pastor’s library by Ken Rummer Last to be unpacked were the books. They had lived in four tall bookcases and one small one in the church office, and in three tall bookcases in the home library, but only three of those bookcases came with us to the new… 
We are rock A Revised Common Lectionary resource for August 27 by Magdalena I. García And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it. – Matthew 16:18 Read the full lectionary passages here When we tell the truth,… 
Facing racism: Working together for peace and justice By Warren J. Lesane Our souls are disturbed. Our spirits are shaken. Yet, we do not lose faith! Presbyterians are being called to speak out against hatred, injustice and racism of all kinds, particularly the kinds which were demonstrated in Charlottesville. Can we use our collective… 
Silence and barking A Revised Common Lectionary resource for August 20 by Magdalena I. García But [Jesus] did not answer her at all. And his disciples came and urged him, saying, ‘Send her away, for she keeps shouting after us.’ – Matthew 15:23 Read the full lectionary passages here Silence and barking: what exactly shall… 
Being Peacemakers Does Jesus call us to irrational pacifism? By Antonio (Tony) Aja There is a lot of noise these days about ‘’war and rumors of war’’ from many parts of the world, including our own nation. What I mean by ‘’noise’’ is the rhetoric and actions taking place in countries like North Korea, Southern… 
Waves and winds A Revised Common Lectionary resource for August 13 by Magdalena I. García But when he noticed the strong wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, ‘Lord, save me!’ – Matthew 14:30 Read the full lectionary passages here When we step out in faith to feed the hungry and… 
The ambush Jumped by nothing to do by Ken Rummer Well, it finally came, and when it did, it took me by surprise. My friend had headed for home after helping me paint the garage floor. My wife was off caring for a grandchild. And I was sitting in the reading chair watching the…