salvaged faith
tr.v. sal-vaged 1) to save from loss or destruction; 2) to save discarded or damaged material for future use. Welcome to the blog of Katie Z. Dawson – United Methodist pastor and Coordinator for Imagine No Malaria in Iowa
Tag Archives: Hebrews
Cloud of Witnesses
I believe that Colleen is not only among that great cloud of witnesses today, but that through her life, she has inspired her family and her friends to be more, and to be better, than they imagined.
Preaching in an Empire…
Today, our conference “Thursday Memo for Preachers” came across my inbox. I’m usually challenged and inspired by Rev. Bill Cotton’s words – and today was no exception. “Be appalled, O … Continue reading
Hebrews Part 6: Discipline
My nephew has recently picked up a bad habit. Lying. Whether it’s just a phase he is going through or if developmentally he has just realized that he can make … Continue reading
Hebrews Part 5: The Cloud of Witnesses
We have spent the last few weeks wading through some pretty heavy stuff in the Letter to the Hebrews. Like the author makes clear – this isn’t easy material… we … Continue reading
Hebrews Part 4: Jesus the Priest?
I. Introduction A. Talking about who Jesus is – Christology and Atonement B. [SLIDE] Already the book of Hebrews has told us some things about who Jesus is. He was … Continue reading
Hebrews Part 3: Milk First, Meat Later
Milk First, Meat Later [SLIDE] As we continue in the book of Hebrews today, we come crashing into the heart of the letter’s Christology. Christology? That’s a pretty big word, … Continue reading
Hebrews Part 2: Cut to the Heart
This morning, I want share with you a little video clip that will become for us a parable about what it means to trust in God’s word. http://www.theworkofthepeople.com/hosting_files/theworkofthepeople.com/content/store/images/preview_video.swf?preview_file=/hosting_files/theworkofthepeople.com/content/store/files/previews/V00444.flv&thumb_file=/hosting_files/theworkofthepeople.com/content/store/files/thumbs/system_thumbs/V00444.jpg If we … Continue reading
Hewbrews Part 1: Disposable People
The strange and frustrating thing about the lectionary – the three year cycle of readings that is used in many churches in the world – including ours… the strange and … Continue reading
