Changing the Question
A sermon preached on selections from the book of Job. The world is full of seemingly unanswerable questions: How can … Continue reading Changing the Question
Tag: First Presbyterian Church of Oakland
Woman, behold your son.
A meditation offered at the annual Seven Last Words of Jesus Good Friday Service (East Bay Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance) The Third … Continue reading Woman, behold your son.
Being Easter People
When we proclaim “He is risen!” we join Christians around the world in celebration. Being Easter people means we put … Continue reading Being Easter People
Chosen and Choosing
A sermon preached on 11/9/14 based on Joshua 24. This year we celebrate 100 years of ministry at 27th and … Continue reading Chosen and Choosing
Placebo Effect: Hope Addiction
DISCLAIMER AND/OR EXCUSE: This is not my first try at daily blogging. Usually I get off to a grand start, … Continue reading Placebo Effect: Hope Addiction
In the image and likeness
I think we might be failing at our main job – failing at the one thing we were created to do – … Continue reading In the image and likeness
Water Finds a Way
Yesterday, my friend Rev. Jim Moss wrote a Facebook post which indicated he believed our denomination (PCUSA) is in its death throes. He shared his … Continue reading Water Finds a Way
