ARCHIVE February, 2010
All for Vegetables? [Audio clip: view full post to listen] From Kashmir to Tibet, from Palestine to Caledon, land disputes and the wars they spawn are a fact of human existence. Dave B. reminded me of the words of Mark Twain following this Sunday’s service: Buy land, they’re not making it anymore. This week we Read more
February 22, 2010 in Messages by Pastor Steve
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A Costly Calling [Audio clip: view full post to listen] This past Sunday we looked at what it costs to be called: For Bonhoeffer, it meant giving his life for his ideals For Buechner, it meant laying aside his writing career to attend Seminary For Aung San Suu Kyi, it meant enduring prison for her Read more
February 16, 2010 in Messages by Pastor Steve
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Jezebel Jitters [Audio clip: view full post to listen] It’s axiomatic: the lowest valleys in life follow the highest peaks. Elijah’s life is no exception. Look at what just happened: He watched his God drop fire from heaven to consume his offering He slaughtered 450 prophets of Baal He prayed for and received rain for Read more
February 8, 2010 in Messages by Pastor Steve
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Rain [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Last week we looked at the showdown between the prophets of Baal and Elijah. That was likely the most spectacular moment that any Israelite had ever witnessed. If that was the most spectacular, then this week we looked at the most important: rain. Now that Yahweh’s demonstrated Read more
February 1, 2010 in Messages by Pastor Steve
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