The lectionary, a three-year cycle of biblical readings, often provides congregations with rich narratives from Scripture that provoke introspection and dialogue. This Sunday, we dive into the Gospel of Matthew, specifically Matthew 21:33–46, to explore the Parable of the Tenants. This is particularly poignant as we also commemorate Access Sunday […]
Faithland: A Poem of Roots and Sprouts
In the garden known as Faithland wide,Old oaks stand tall, their arms open wide.Fresh saplings spring from the fertile ground,Each has a story, a journey profound. Old oaks boast of roots deep and grand,Guardians they claim, of this sacred land.Their leaves have felt autumn’s cooling breath,And endured through winter’s symbolic […]
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Grace Beyond the Vineyard: A Spoken Word on Matthew 20:1-16
In a world pulsing, racing, always chasing time, We stand at the crossroads, counting every dime. Lined up, hands out, waiting for our share, Wondering if the scales of life are truly fair. But Matthew tells a tale, an ancient story retold, Of workers in a vineyard, a truth to […]
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The Top 5 Benefits of Discipleship as a Progressive Christian
In the ever-evolving landscape of our faith, the concept of discipleship remains a cornerstone of our Christian journey. As a pastor in the United Church of Christ, I’ve seen firsthand how discipleship plays a pivotal role in nurturing the spiritual lives of our community members, particularly from a progressive Christian […]
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Love Will Begin…
In the light that dances from the dawn, In the soft hymn of a morning song, In the broken spaces, shattered shards, Stood a man, resilient, bearing God’s regards. I’ve known love that’s been tainted and scarred, Wounds that run deep, heart ached and marred. Yet, in the silence, where […]
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Seventy times seven, love transcends it all.
In the heart of the cosmos, where dreams dare to intertwine,An old scripture echoes, challenging the confines of time.“Seventy times seven,” a clarion call from the Divine,Yet within my soul’s chambers, forgiveness does not shine. My legacy, once golden, now shards on the floor,A self-inflicted sentence, every memory a locked […]
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From the Shadows to the Pulpit: My Journey with the United Church of Christ
The personal journey each of us undertakes is a tapestry woven with threads of challenges, triumphs, mentors, and moments of grace. My tapestry, in particular, is vivid with colors of struggle and redemption, and at its center is the emblem of the United Church of Christ (UCC). Growing up within […]
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Reclaiming Your Power Through the Divine: Don’t Let Past Triggers Define You
The transformative journey of healing and self-growth is a path many tread. Throughout this sacred journey, moments of doubt, old scars, and shadows of our past can resurface. It’s crucial not to relinquish control during these crucial times and turn back into the versions of ourselves who are still in […]
