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2023 Reading Log
At the end of 2022, I had to admit to myself I had not been really reading. As someone who writes and speaks publicly, I realized how much of a problem this truly was. How can you speak into the world? How can you stay informed if you are not constantly engaging with new material?…
Attitude of Adaptability
Message Title: Attitude of AdaptabilityTheme: Imposter Syndrome: Philippians SeriesSeason: OrdinaryMain Text: Philippians 2:1-13Scripture Reading: Psalm 78:1-4RCL Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7; Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16; Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32; Psalm 25:1-9; Philippians 2:1-13; Matthew 21:23-32Focus: Paul continues to give instructions on living like Christ.Function: To act like Christ is to embrace humility, teachability, and obedience (especially when it challenges…
Voice of Reason
Message Title: Voice of ReasonTheme: Imposter Syndrome: Philippians SeriesSeason: OrdinaryMain Text: Philippians 1:21-30;Scripture Reading: Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45RCL Scripture: Exodus 16:2-15; Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45; Jonah 3:10-4:11; Psalm 145:1-8; Philippians 1:21-30; Matthew 20:1-16Focus: Paul encourages the Philippians to stand firm and connected in their faith.Function: To embrace community and be the voice of encouragement to fellow believers.Other…
Forgive, Really?!
Message Title:Theme: Forgive, Really?!Season: Ordinary TimeMain Text: Matthew 18:21-35Scripture Reading: Romans 14:1-12RCL Scripture: Exodus 14:19-31; Psalm 114 or Exodus 15:1b-11, 20-21; Genesis 50:15-21; Psalm 103:(1-7), 8-13; Romans 14:1-12; Matthew 18:21-35Focus: Jesus uses a parable about debt to talk about compassion and grace. Function: To recognize our calling to forgive and seek forgiveness. Other Notes: END…
Justice League or Grace Gang
Message Title: Justice League or Grace GangTheme: Forgive, Really?!Season: Ordinary TimeMain Text: Matthew 18:15-20Scripture Reading: Romans 13:8-14;RCL Scripture: Exodus 12:1-14; Psalm 149; Ezekiel 33:7-11; Psalm 119:33-40; Romans 13:8-14; Matthew 18:15-20Focus: Jesus gives instructions on reconciliation. Function: To consider our own conflict and seek God-guided healing. Other Notes: GRANDPARENT’S DAY// 9-11 MEMORIAL SCRIPTURE READING: Romans 13:8-14…
Oppressed
Message Title: OppressedTheme: Made to BeSeason: Ordinary TimeMain Text: Exodus 1:8-2:10Scripture Reading: Matthew 16:13-20RCL Scripture: Exodus 1:8-2:10; Psalm 124; Isaiah 51:1-6; Psalm 138; Romans 12:1-8; Matthew 16:13-20Focus: Jacob’s family is enslaved in Egypt but God has a plan for their deliverance.Function: To identify ourselves as God’s people OVER any political party, nationality, or other group…
Reunions & Family Drama
Message Title: Reunions & Family DramaTheme: Made to BeSeason: Ordinary TimeMain Text: Genesis 45:1-15;Scripture Reading: Matthew 15: (10-20), 21-28RCL Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15; Psalm 133; Isaiah 56:1, 6-8; Psalm 67; Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32; Matthew 15: (10-20), 21-28Focus: Joseph seeks resolution with his brothers.Function: To consider our own conflict, our responsibility to the resolution, and taking steps…
Understanding Pain
Message Title: Understanding PainTheme: Made to BeSeason: Ordinary TimeMain Text: Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28Scripture Reading: Matthew 14:22-33RCL Scripture: Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28; Psalm 105: 1-6, 16-22, 45b; 1 Kings 19:9-18; Psalm 85:8-13; Romans 10:5-15; Matthew 14:22-33Focus: Jacob’s favoritism leads to animosity between his children. Function: To start searching for the cause of pain rather than treating the…
Wrestling with the Blessed
Message Title: Wrestling with the BlessedTheme: Made to BeSeason: Ordinary TimeMain Text: Genesis 32:22-31Scripture Reading: Matthew 14:13-21RCL Scripture: Genesis 32:22-31; Psalm 17:1-7, 15; Isaiah 55:1-5; Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21; Romans 9:1-5; Matthew 14:13-21Focus: Jacob is blessed and his name is changed to Israel.Function: To claim our new name, break generational curses, and start a new life.…
Dreamer of Dreams
Message Title: Dreamer of DreamsTheme: Made to BeSeason: Ordinary TimeMain Text: Genesis 28:10-19a; Jacob’s LadderScripture Reading: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 parable of weedsRCL Scripture: Genesis 28:10-19a; Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24; Wisdom of Solomon 12:13, 16-19 or Isaiah 44:6-8; Psalm 86:11-17; Romans 8:12-25; Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43Focus: God blesses trickster Jacob, gives him a responsibility, and makes him a…
Surprise Business Meeting!
Notes: In an act to increase engagement in the business of the church, we opted to suspire the congregation with a worship service & business meeting merge. I included scripture and some intentionality behind the spiritual act of the business of the church. Here are the scripture readings and pastor’s report from the meeting. Scripture…
Love and Community
Message Title: Love and CommunityTheme: Made to BeSeason: Ordinary TimeMain Text: Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67;Scripture Reading: Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30RCL Scripture: Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67; Psalm 45:10-17 or Song of Solomon 2:8-13; Zechariah 9:9-12; Psalm 145:8-14; Romans 7:15-25a; Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30Focus: Isaac marries Rebecca through a consensual(?) arranged marriage.Function: To love people without putting them in…
The Purpose of Sacrifices
Message Title: The Purpose of SacrificesTheme: Made to BeSeason: Ordinary TimeMain Text: Genesis 22:1-14Scripture Reading: Matthew 10:40-42RCL Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14; Psalm 13; Jeremiah 28:5-9; Psalm 89:1-4, 15-18; Romans 6:12-23; Matthew 10:40-42Focus: God asks for a human sacrifice but stops it before it happens.Function: To release the need to justify God and allow ourselves to feel…
Sticking to the Promised Plan
Message Title: Sticking to the Promised PlanTheme: Made to BeSeason: Ordinary TimeMain Text: Genesis 18:1-15, (21:1-7); Isaac PromisedScripture Reading: Matthew 9:35-10:8 Jesus’ compassion & Disciples’ ministryRCL Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15, (21:1-7); Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19; Exodus 19:2-8a; Psalm 100; Romans 5:1-8; Matthew 9:35-10:8, (9-23)Focus: God promises Abraham a son named Isaac through Sarah. Function: To not decide…
Calling Who?!?
Message Title: Calling Who?!?Theme: Made to BeSeason: Ordinary TimeMain Text: Genesis 12:1-9Scripture Reading: Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26RCL Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9; Psalm 33:1-12; Hosea 5:15-6:6; Psalm 50:7-15; Romans 4:13-25; Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26Focus: God calls Abram’s family to join God in ministry. Function: To reflect on the familiar beliefs we hold and how God’s ministry may ask us to…
The Trajectory of Everything
Message Title: The Trajectory of EverythingTheme: Made to BeSeason: Ordinary TimeMain Text: Genesis 1:1-2:4aScripture Reading: Matthew 28:16-20RCL Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2:4a; Psalm 8; 2 Corinthians 13:11-13; Matthew 28:16-20Focus: God creates with intention.Function: To embrace our commission as humans, living in God’s created order and rejecting the status of the fall.Other Notes: TRINITY SUNDAY//Communion Sunday SCRIPTURE READING:…
Reading Confessions & Goals
As a self-proclaimed nerd, I have always taken pride in the stories I have consumed. I especially loved historical fiction, fantasy fiction, young adult novels, and sci-fi stories. however, I must admit that higher education can frequently kill the desire for reading for pleasure. It’s taken me a while to approach reading as a fun…
Stevie is one
Parents say “the days are long but the years are short.” Truth! How in the world is our daughter 1-year-old? While we have literally thousands of photos of Stevie, I took out some of my favorites and some that highlight this past year.
Representing Hope
Message Title: Representing HopeTheme: Living the ResurrectionSeason: EasterMain Text: 1 Peter 3:13-22Scripture Reading: Psalm 66:8-20RCL Scripture: *Acts 17:22-31; Psalm 66:8-20; 1 Peter 3:13-22; John 14:15-21Focus: Peter encourages believers to show their faith with humility. Function: To engage with others outside of our faith with genuine respect, an attitude of curiosity, and representation of Christ’s hope.…
Fire, Sheep, & Burnt Toast
Message Title: Fire, Sheep, & Burnt ToastTheme: Christian roleSeason: PentecostMain Text: John 10:1-10Scripture Reading: Acts 2:42-47RCL Scripture: *Acts 2:42-47; Psalm 23; 1 Peter 2:19-25; John 10:1-10Focus: Jesus uses a parable to emphasize God’s values.Function: To live abundantly responding to the voice of the Shepherd, carrying the flame of the Spirit. Other Notes: PENTECOST/MEMORIAL DAY Pentecost…
Songs of Resistance
Message Title: Songs of ResistanceTheme: Living the ResurrectionSeason: EasterMain Text: 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11Scripture Reading: Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35RCL Scripture: *Acts 1:6-14; Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35; 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11; John 17:1-11Focus: Peter finishes his letter by restating his exhortations and encouragements.Function: To learn the song of resistance by practicing spiritual disciplines.Other Notes: END OF SERIES SCRIPTURE…
Already Not Yet
Message Title: Already Not YetTheme: Living the ResurrectionSeason: EasterMain Text: 1 Peter 2:1-10Scripture Reading: Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16RCL Scripture: *Acts 7:55-60; Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16; 1 Peter 2:2-10; John 14:1-14Focus: Peter highlights the process of salvation. Function: To recognize our work-in-progress status Other Notes: CINDO DE MAYO// COMMUNION Blessed Be the Tie: “Blest be the tie that…
Returning Home
Message Title: Returning HomeTheme: Living the ResurrectionSeason: EasterMain Text: 1 Peter 2:19-25Scripture Reading: Psalm 23RCL Scripture: *Acts 2:42-47; Psalm 23; 1 Peter 2:19-25; John 10:1-10Focus: Peter instructs Christians to reflect on the cause of their suffering in comparison to Jesus’ suffering.Function: To stop blaming God for the consequences of my own actions and return to…
New Birth
Message Title: New BirthTheme: Living the ResurrectionSeason: EasterMain Text: 1 Peter 1:17-23Scripture Reading: Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19RCL Scripture: *Acts 2:14a, 36-41; Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19; 1 Peter 1:17-23; Luke 24:13-35Focus: Peter calls his audience to live their New Life in Christ. Function: To engage in a heart transformation not legalistic rule following. Other Notes: SCRIPTURE READING: Psalm…
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