Jan 4, 2013 | death, resurrection, stories
In the year after your death, there were flowers and a new baby. Perhaps the flowers were nothing unusual, but still it was a surprise to see them — stars of purple and cobalt shining with hope through the gray fog of springtime in Maine. The new baby was hope,...
Dec 11, 2012 | Advent, prayer, stories
For the woman distracted in her car by the search for something lost at the bottom of her purse; For the octogenarian creating order to his days with the routine of reading the morning paper at a coffee shop; For the friend whose spirit is pacing in anxious...
Aug 5, 2012 | Bible, courage, sermon, stories
You know the story: David triumphs over Goliath. Small topples big. Confidence conquers fear. Shepherd beats warrior. Faith wins over strength. Trusting in the limitless possibilities of God far outpaces, outweighs, outshines trusting in the limited possibilities of...
Jun 26, 2012 | blessing, courage, sermon, stories, vocation, women
To place the story of Rebekah within the narrative arc of Genesis, let’s go back a generation: You remember that Abraham and Sarah (originally Abram and Sarai) left their homeland because God called Abraham to settle in a new place. Abraham and God had a...
Jan 19, 2012 | church, ministry, stories, vocation
It’s inevitable. Adults make small talk — on the soccer field or at the coffee shop or in the local garage — to pass the time or introduce themselves to a frequently-seen stranger. Adult1: “Hello, I’m [name].” Adult2: “Nice to...
Nov 1, 2011 | faith, stories, thanksgiving
I give Thee thanksfor saints and souls.Let my tears be accompaniedby a chorus of Hallelujahs.For saints and soulslike the man with white hair, a farm,and a joyful banjowho left a legacy of faith;for saints and soulslike the woman with healing handsand a gentle...
