salvaged faith
tr.v. sal-vaged 1) to save from loss or destruction; 2) to save discarded or damaged material for future use
Tag Archives: Romans
Fueled and Aflame
(this was one of those outline sermons… so here are the notes) People everywhere… people here in this church, people in the community, other pastors, friends, family – are asking … Continue reading
The Long Hurt
The second most difficult thing in the world to do is to harbor anger and pain. This week, I read the story of a woman who had refused to forgive. … Continue reading
Loving Your Neighbor…Now
(Community Worship in the Park) It is so beautiful out, and all of you look so wonderful gathered here in community. Although it takes some work to get this service … Continue reading
Who, Me?
As we start off this morning, I want you to find a blank corner of your bulletin or the hymn sheet and scriptures, and I want you to write on … Continue reading
Hand-me-down Faith
How many of you had to wear hand me down clothes as you were growing up? One of my favorite mental images of hand me down clothes comes from my … Continue reading
Making the Congregation Cry
This has been an insanely busy summer… vacation, a new nephew, mission trips, fundraisers, cleaning at the church… So I have tried to make my summer a bit easier by … Continue reading
Breaking Your Heart
For the last month or so, we have been reading Paul’s letter to the church in Rome. In prison, sick, struggling, shipwrecked, he just hasn’t had the time or resources … Continue reading
LIFE in the Spirit
I woke up this morning, and literally, almost, could not physically get out of bed! Yesterday, my husband and I cleaned the exterior of our cars. No… cleaned isn’t quite … Continue reading
It is SUPPOSED to be Hard
“Late in World War II a large number of American and British soldiers were languishing in a war camp deep inside Germany. Some had been there for many months. A … Continue reading
A summer of confession and struggle and hope
I have decided to journey through the book of Romans with my church folks this summer. a) it’s the lectionary b) I haven’t spent that much time with Romans before … Continue reading
