The Love of Power or the Power of Love

October 1 The Love of Power or the Power of Love? Sermon 8 Mark 10:35-45 In a 2014 interview “60 Minutes” interview, FBI Director James Coney reminded us that we should be thankful that we have a system of checks and balances so that no one individual and no one...

Mia, Irma, and the Butterfly

I was playing outside with Mia, my 18-month-old granddaughter, a few weeks ago when a butterfly decided to join the party. At first, it just circled, to Mia’s delight. Then, it decided to land, not more than a foot from Mia’s hand. While the butterfly was...

You Might Be Lukewarm if…

September 24, 2017 Rev. 3:14-20 Ann Daniels grew up in England. She was the youngest of five children. She worked as an assistant bank manager for many years until the birth of her...

Caring for Others Like Jesus Did

John 21:15-19 A few months ago a Baptist church in another state decided to purge their church roll of non-active members. I do not know what criterion they used for deciding who fell into this category, but the church sent a letter out to all the delinquent members...

Who Should We Invite to the Lord’s Table?

Luke 14:15-23 ABC’s “Shark Tank” is one of the most popular shows on television.  It features a panel of rich business executives and investors called “Sharks,” who listen to pitches from entrepreneurs, inventors, and small business owners who are seeking funding and...