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John 3:1-9;  Genesis 18:1-15 Poor Nicodemus.  A leader in his faith community, Nicodemus comes at night to speak with Jesus.  Jesus has just arrived in Jerusalem for the Passover.  His first act in the holy city is to visit the … Continue reading →

Acts 2:1-21 Last Tuesday, our country marked the 125th anniversary of the US Supreme Court’s verdict in Plessy v. Ferguson.  This coming Tuesday marks the first anniversary of George Floyd’s murder.  The two events are not unrelated. Some background.  During … Continue reading →

May 16, 2021   (Mental Health Sunday) “Hold the Hope” Acts 1:1-11 When Nightlife appeared at Tol Proudfoot’s chicken coop that morning, he seemed off, not quite himself.  The people around Katy’s Branch had grown accustomed to the spells that … Continue reading →

“Who Can Withhold the Waters for Baptism?” Acts 10:44-48 While Peter is preaching to a group of Gentiles, the Spirit falls on everyone present.  They begin speaking in tongues, just like Jesus’ Jewish followers had done a short time before … Continue reading →

Ezra 3:10-13 Here we are!  Back home in our sanctuary.  Some of us can see each other in person.  We have our communion packets and will be able to share the holy meal together.  We can hear the music live.  … Continue reading →

When asked what one thing people can do to make a difference in the world, author Paul Born tells them, “That’s simple.  Bring chicken soup to your neighbor.”  “Really? [That’s it?]” is the typical response.  Born says yes, then adds:  … Continue reading →

“Always, We Begin Again” Acts 2:42-47 A monk was asked, “What do you monks do all day at the monastery?”  The monk’s response?  “We fall down and we get up, we fall down and we get up.” What a great … Continue reading →

There’s no doubt they were traumatized.  Just two days before, the one who’d taught them, who’d given them hope, who’d invited them to see the world as more just and loving…just two days before, betrayed by both the government and … Continue reading →

When Allen and I travel–we can’t help ourselves–we visit churches.  And when we visit those churches–I can’t help myself–I climb into the pulpit. The pulpit in a Presbyterian Church in Charleston is a large elevated structure in the center of … Continue reading →