Monthly Archives: September 2014

Willingness …

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Pastor Kris

Did you realize that when you said Yes in the waters of baptism that was not the end of your work, that was the beginning? Continue reading →

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Are you envious because I am generous …

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Pastor Kris

We are made in God’s image, and today’s image is one of generosity. It’s in our DNA, and if as followers of Jesus, we could claim that and own it, there wouldn’t be such a wide chasm between the world these parables describe and the world in which we live. Continue reading →

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Living Large? No, not this time …

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Pastor Kris

I’ve returned to my on-going work as a pastor of a local congregation after an extended weekend away.  This week I have a sermon to research, pray on, write, and deliver.  I have pastoral calls to make.  Administrative stuff to … Continue reading →

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A picture is worth a thousand words …

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Pastor Kris

Is human life of less value than a gun? Continue reading →

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Work Issues …

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Pastor Kris

[Excerpts from sermon preached Labor Day weekend 2014 at Disciples Christian Church in Cleveland Heights, OH]. On any given work day, Jannette Navarro, a 22 year old Starbucks barista and single mom, tries to put the pieces together for another … Continue reading →

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