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Author Archives: bpemery
Transitions by Anya Lawrence
When life suddenly takes us in a new direction, we think “this is a new beginning; this is the birth.” However, that is a misconception, because actually this new something began some time ago. It began when the usual began … Continue reading →
There is Always Light by Jon Maroni
Good morning, friends. I thought I would start out with a little bit of context and explanation of my title for this morning. In what may seem like a great irony my title was originally inspired after reading the Game … Continue reading →
Lasting Hope (John 20, 12-23) by Paul Blankenship
The Bridge His lips quiver. “There’s a girl on the bridge,” he says. “She threw a can of beer onto the river. It looks like she’s going to jump.” Love is inscribed on the bridge. “Pat Loves Erica” is written … Continue reading →
Pillars: Peace, Love, Joy, Hope by Walter Simon
This is an introduction of sorts, one with a wondering eye, given I took inspiration from the Peace, Love, Hope and Joy banners that surround us. The prospects, herein, are tools supporting what I consider emotional survival; I thought it … Continue reading →
Through the Lens of Resurrection by Gary Jewell (Reflections on the resurrection narrative of the gospels)
Reading of Mark 16: 1- 8 My sermon this morning begins with one fact – human beings have been gifted by God (and/or by nature) with this wonderful instrument that rests above our two eyes….. the brain. Specifically we have … Continue reading →
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Humility by Loren Taylor (Phil 2:1-11)
Good morning! My name is Lauren Taylor. I’m a campus pastor up at Whitworth – but we just moved here to take that job this summer. I’m originally from Chicago. So I’m a big fan of the Chicago Cubs, of … Continue reading →
The Ripple Effect by Lauri Clark-Strait
I am honored to be here to speak to you in worship. I am excited about it being today. You see, I am a church reader board junkie. I drive by your building multiple times during each week, and I … Continue reading →
Are We a Tribe? by Gary Jewell
As I thought about this morning’s sermon and the Scripture I might use, I chose this text because it focuses our minds on a relevant word that is often heard today in our current culturally anxious times…. “tribalism.” Paul, in … Continue reading →
Listening as Peace-Making by Krista Maroni
To start our time together, I would like us each to take a moment to consider conversations we have had in the past. Recall a moment when you were trying to share something important but you knew the other person … Continue reading →
I Have Been to the Mountaintop by Jonas Cox
Good Morning. This morning I have prepared to present Martin Luther King’s Speech “I have been to the Mountaintop.” He delivered this speech to a Memphis, Tennessee, audience on April 3rd 1968. I have also prepared some questions for us … Continue reading →
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