Fierce: adj. robust, intense, strong, powerful, passionate, eager, unbridled We “get to” talk about and listen to words that will challenge us. In a time when there is so much dissension and discord it seems counter culture to speak of “getting to” talk about and listen to words that will be challenging. There is the temptation these days to just tiptoe around one another. That is trap I find myself falling into at times. This week in prayer and meditation I heard the words o

The timing all worked out. I missed the appointment completely. The details all worked out, I didn’t bring my work backpack with my laptop. The car I was driving didn't have my usual "what I can do when there is a change in schedule" items. All my usual preparing to be prepared went by the wayside. The timing all worked out. I had and hour and fifteen minutes until it was time to pick up my friend from the airport and no laptop to fill that time with work, no journal or knit

Bright. Shiny. Seductive. If evil, Satan, the demonic, the “work of the devil”- looked dangerous and scary it would likely be simpler to identify and avoid. This weekend as we continue the Angels in August preaching series we will hear of the temptation of Jesus in Matthew 4:1-11. We will read Revelation 12:7-9 the defeat of the dragon and his angels and how they are thrown down to earth. We will ponder together the angelic and demonic. We will also use Psalm 103 as our pray

Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen Hebrews 11:1 Oh to see it, to touch it, to hear it clearly… How many times have I thought, “ I will know this is true/real/the direction… if I can just see it more clearly, or have a physical sign or hear it directly.”. The faith journey has so many unknowns, uncertainties, inexplicable ways. This weekend as we explore angels looking at faith and fear we will read from Genesis 22, Psalm 34, Heb

Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Hebrews 13:2 (RSV) There are over 300 references to “angel” in the Bible https://www.biblegateway.com/quicksearch/?quicksearch=angel&qs_version=NRSV yet I didn't take a single class thirty-five years ago as part of my theological study. I have never participated in or lead a bible study on this topic and only recently have read a couple of books. There are many, many articles a