by kwbooth@comcast.net | Mar 23, 2025 | Messages
Jesus offers indictments against those who have power, especially those who are leaders in the religious community. These six “woes” (Luke 11: 37-54) expose hypocrisy that can consume us inside if we’re not attentive to our need to cultivate humility...
by kwbooth@comcast.net | Mar 16, 2025 | Messages
Martha was busy. Mary chose to be still, to tune in to Jesus. It’s not bad to prepare and work, but the busyness can impede our need for times of connection to God. Tuning in may mean setting the immediate aside and taking time to notice how God is beckoning to...
by kwbooth@comcast.net | Mar 9, 2025 | Messages
Jesus is anointed at Simon the Pharisees’ home during a meal. We don’t know when or how this woman encountered Jesus prior to this moment, nor do we know how Simon responds to Jesus’ works of kindness and forgiveness. Her boldness is an act of loving...
by kwbooth@comcast.net | Mar 2, 2025 | Messages
Today is the beginning of new worship series, “A Lenten Supper: Dinner with Jesus.” Meals were one of Jesus’ ministry strategies. According to the Gospels, Jesus ate with many people, including tax collectors, sinners, and his apostles. A Lenten...
by kwbooth@comcast.net | Feb 26, 2025 | Messages
Transfiguration is about astonishment and amazement. It’s a moment to stand in awe of God’s presence and glory – and hear God call us to listen to Jesus. And it’s followed by the reality of the messiness of life. Pastor Mary’s message is...
