Truth as Nourishment

Now when Jacob saw Rachel, the daughter of his mother’s brother Laban, and the sheep of his mother’s brother Laban, Jacob went up and rolled … Read more

The Lord Shall Be My God

Then Jacob made a vow, saying, “If God will be with me, and will keep me in this way that I go, and will give … Read more

What is a blessing?

Ah, the smell of my son is like the smell of a field that the Lord has blessed. May God give you of the dew … Read more

Finding Our Purpose

And the Lord said to her, “Two nations are in your womb, and two peoples born of you shall be divided; the one shall be … Read more

Comfort Me

I love those who love me, and those who seek me diligently find me. Proverbs 8:17  Dear members and friends, Throughout my life, I have … Read more

Completing the Journey

Abraham said to him, “See to it that you do not take my son back there.” Genesis 24:6 Dear members and friends, Life is a … Read more

How could God ask such a thing?

Then God said, “Take your son, your only son, whom you love—Isaac—and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering … Read more

Who’s telling the story?

But Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, whom she had borne to Abraham, playing with her son Isaac. Genesis 21:9 Dear members and … Read more

What are “Family Values”?

► See “What are ‘Family Values’” Sermon by The Rev. Jim Lawrence, July 26, 2020 “Family values” has long been a buzz phrase in our … Read more