Sunday, August 23, 2020 INTRODUCTION. As I said in the E-News, I would prefer to have face-to-face conversations with all of the members and friends of Beargrass. But that is not feasible, so if you haven’t seen the video, read the E-News, or “heard through the grapevine,” here we go. Ellen and I have been reflecting about my retirement date. We think…
This week’s story from Matthew 15 will become more powerful for us if we remember the timing and context. Jesus has been trying to get a break. He goes off…
Matthew 11:28-30 This week we will continue to make our way through the middle of the Gospel of Matthew and focus on the demands of discipleship. I recommend that you…
As we continue to proceed through the season of Pentecost, we began what will be an extended journey through the middle of the Gospel of Matthew. The focus in Matthew…
We dive deeper into the text for this week and think about Jesus’ sending out the disciples to bring healing and liberation. As we continue with our theme of Pentecost…
Creation, Care, Commitment, Community. Last Sunday I began a series called “Pentecost Perspectives.” We thought about the giving of the gift of the Holy Spirit to the disciples from John’s…