Category Archives: Good News

Were you there?

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Pastor Kris

None of us were there. We only know the ancient story from those who were. If we had been, we would not have kept his death from happening. What I trust is this. God was there. My God. Our God. Our God who knows what it’s like to lose a son. Continue reading →

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Getting ahead of ourselves …

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Pastor Kris

It’s time we get ahead of ourselves. Continue reading →

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Two Miracles …

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Pastor Kris

Jesus heard the news of his friend, and it affected him. Deeply. The more I think about that, the more connected I feel to him. The closer I feel to God. That brings me comfort, and I hope you feel that too. But there is even more good news. Jesus didn’t stay there. In that lonely place Continue reading →

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What does it mean that we’re still here …

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Pastor Kris

(This sermon was preached at Disciples Christian Church on May 25, 2014) SBNR. Anyone know what acronym stands for?  Even if you don’t know it off the top of your head, I’d almost guarantee you’ve heard it. If you’ve ever … Continue reading →

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Fragments of the whole …

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Pastor Kris

The following contains excerpts from the sermon I preached Sunday, May 4, 2014.  It was my first Sunday back in the pulpit after bereavement leave following the loss of my son.  I began with many thank-yous to the staff and … Continue reading →

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