Christmas Eve Sermon following a pageant based on the nativity in Luke's gospel.

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Homework: get in the boat to go to the other side. This might mean extending yourself in a relationship. It might be growing in a way that intimidates you. Whatever it is for you, go to the other side.

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Homework: get in the boat to go to the other side. This might mean extending yourself in a relationship. It might be growing in a way that intimidates you. Whatever it is for you, go to the other side.

Scripture: Mark 4:21-34

In the wake of horrible tragedy this past week, the Thad's community came drew closer together to face the mystery and hone our vision of the kingdom. Thanks to the entire community-- whether physically present at the Writer's Boot Camp or with us via phone and internet-- for sharing your authentic selves and for living the God love life in the darkness. You are making a love-spreading difference together.

Homework: As Jimmy's sermon describes, try looking back at the seeds of the kingdom in your life. See where God's love has sprung up in your life and how it has grown. Acknowledge the blessing of those relationships and events that have transformed your life, and use that practice to see the kingdom at work in your life now.

Scripture: Mark 4:21-34

In the wake of horrible tragedy this past week, the Thad's community came drew closer together to face the mystery and hone our vision of the kingdom. Thanks to the entire community-- whether physically present at the Writer's Boot Camp or with us via phone and internet-- for sharing your authentic selves and for living the God love life in the darkness. You are making a love-spreading difference together.

Homework: As Jimmy's sermon describes, try looking back at the seeds of the kingdom in your life. See where God's love has sprung up in your life and how it has grown. Acknowledge the blessing of those relationships and events that have transformed your life, and use that practice to see the kingdom at work in your life now.

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Homework: Practice self-compassion. However you imagine yourself in this parable, acknowledge those feelings, and accept it in a way that is compassionate. After practicing that compassion with yourself, you can extend it to others. In all things, recognize the generosity of God's abundant love.

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Homework: Practice self-compassion. However you imagine yourself in this parable, acknowledge those feelings, and accept it in a way that is compassionate. After practicing that compassion with yourself, you can extend it to others. In all things, recognize the generosity of God's abundant love.

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Reading: Mark 3:1-6

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

Reading: Mark 3:1-6

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!