Along for the RIde

It’s weird to think about, but this time last year I was in virtually the same place in my life. How that happens, I do not know. I do, however, feel like God is saying, “That was a test run; now it is time for the real thing.” This time last year, I was confused about ordination, knowing I needed to make decisions, and I needed to make them quickly. This time last year, I knew I wanted to be dating. I wanted to begin to know who I was within the context of partnership and I wanted to begin to know what I actually wanted in a relationship. I wanted to go on dates and see what would happen, with, of course, the ultimate goal being that I was eventually seeking a relationship that would challenge me, change me, and hopefully grow into something beautiful and lasting. This time last year I was letting go of my family; I was learning how to not be so responsible for everything that happens at home. This time last year, I was itching to get into my next semester of seminary and learn m...

“No Justice, No Peace” Sermon on December 7, 2014 Isaiah 40:1-5 Comfort, O comfort my people,      says your God. 2  Speak tenderly to Jerusalem,      and cry to her that she has served her term,      that her penalty is paid, that she has received from the   Lord ’s hand      double for all her sins. 3  A voice cries out: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the   Lord ,      make straight in the desert a highway for our God. 4  Every valley shall be lifted up,      and every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground shall become level,      and the rough places a plain. 5  Then the glory of the   Lord   shall be revealed,      and all people shall see it together,      for the mouth of the   Lord   has spoken.” ...