The prophet Habakkuk offers a lament to God, giving voice to the frustration and agony the people of Judah are feeling. Pastor Kate offers her own laments about the state of the world while considering where God is in all our pain. http://bible.oremus.org/?ql=411120984
An old adage says, ” A coincidence is a miracle in which God prefers to remain anonymous.” Pastor Kate explores where God may show up in coincidences – both for Ruth and Naomi as well as for us.
Accompanying Scripture:
Ruth 2:1-23
Matthew 5:3-9
Seminarian Jen Moore explores the “superhero” origin story of Moses and the superpowers of empathy and compassion used to save him from the river.
Accompanying Scripture:
Exodus 2:1-10
Luke 4:18-19
Fear can be a powerful motivator. Just ask Colin Sullivan. A character in Martin Scorsese’s, The Departed, Sullivan lives in fear of being found out as a mole and it causes him to do some things he may not otherwise do.
Accompanying Scripture:
Exodus 1:7-20
Luke 4:18-19
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Guest preacher, Deacon Deb Haynes from the Lamb Center, explores the promise of life and salvation given to all of us when Nicodemus visits Jesus under cover of darkness.
Accompanying Scripture:
Romans 8:12-17
John 3:1-17
Bryce Harper, the young superstar right fielder for the Washington Nationals baseball team, is scheduled to be a free agent at the end of this season which has prompted questions of whether he will stay or go. Pastor Kate reflects on that question, baseball as a true team sport, as well as the implication of playing as a team in our faith lives.
Accompanying Scripture:
Philippians 2:1-13
Luke 6:43-45
Image Courtesy of Rudi Riet