How many of us have said we are "blessed" when it comes to our wonderful family, our latest vacation or car, or just generally our good fortune? Mother Lisa discusses what the book of Job has to say about being #blessed. (Proper 7, Track 2; 6/20/21).

Lessons:

Job 38:1-11

Psalm 107:1-3, 23-32

2 Corinthians 6:1-13

Mark 4:35-41

Jesus's parables about seeds are hardly exciting... but they sure are comforting to those of us scared of evangelism! Mtr. Lisa talks about the necessary work of scattering seeds, and why we shouldn't be afraid to do it. (Proper 6, Track 2; 6/13/21).

Lessons:

Ezekiel 17:22-24

Psalm 92:1-4,11-14

2 Corinthians 5:6-10,[11-13],14-17

Mark 4:26-34

Mtr. Lisa explores the sin of Adam and Eve, and what this story from Genesis shows us about God's grace. (Proper 5, Track 2; 6/6/21).

Lessons:

Genesis 3:8-15

Psalm 130

2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1

Mark 3:20-35

Can we ever fully explain the true nature of God? Mtr. Lisa argues that we may never fully understand our Triune God while mortal... and why that may be a good thing. (Trinity Sunday; 5/30/21).

Lessons:

Isaiah 6:1-8

Romans 8:12-17

John 3:1-17

Psalm 29

This Pentecost Sunday, we celebrated not only the Church's birthday, but also the 60th Anniversary of St. Andrew's in Arlington. Mtr. Lisa explores the history of our church, the necessity of telling our stories, and the movements of the Holy Spirit. (Pentecost; 5/23/21).

Lessons:

Acts 2:1-21

Romans 8:22-27

John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15

Psalm 104:25-35, 37

A little time away can be nice, but Deacon Mike tells us why we as Christians can't run from the world. (Easter 7; 5/16/21).

Lessons:

Acts 1:15-17, 21-26

1 John 5:9-13

John 17:6-19

Psalm 1

We live in a culture obsessed with love... but how do our ideas of love compare to the true love of God? Mtr. Lisa talks about God's love for us, and Jesus's command to love others. (Easter 6; 5/9/21).

Lessons:

Acts 10:44-48

1 John 5:1-6

John 15:9-17

Psalm 98

Mtr. Lisa discusses the art of pruning, especially as it relates to us bearing fruit in the world. (Easter 5; 5/2/2021).

Lessons:

Acts 8:26-40

1 John 4:7-21

John 15:1-8

Psalm 22:24-30

The world can be a scary place, so how can we ever find peace? Mtr. Lisa talks about the Good Shepherd and how it is only in His promises to us that we can find comfort. (Easter 4, 4/25/21).

Lessons:

Acts 4:5-12

1 John 3:16-24

John 10:11-18

Psalm 23

A gh-gh-gh-gh-ghost! Mtr. Lisa explores why the disciples sound like Scooby Doo and the gang in today's Gospel. (Easter 3; 4/18/21).

Lessons:

Acts 3:12-19

1 John 3:1-7

Luke 24:36b-48

Psalm 4