Author Archives: Neil

Fifth Sunday After Pentecost July 5, 2020 Traditional Worship Service

Posted on July 5, 2020

Fifth Sunday After Pentecost July 5, 2020 Traditional Worship Service Confession and Forgiveness We are gathered in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires … Continue reading →

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Matthew 18: 12-14 The Parable of the Lost Sheep

Posted on July 2, 2020

Matthew 18: 12-14 Parallel Luke 15: 3-7 12 What do you think? If a shepherd has a hundred sheep, and one of them has gone astray, does he not leave the ninety-nine on the mountains and go in search of … Continue reading →

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The Wisdom of Myth

Posted on July 1, 2020

In our modern arrogance we wanted to demythologize the world Science and rationality became our new gods, but now they served us Creation became merely resources for consumption turned to capital Capitalism became the religion of the new age, money … Continue reading →

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Matthew 18: 1-10 A Community of Little Ones

Posted on June 23, 2020

Matthew 18: 1-10  At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” 2 He called a child, whom he put among them, 3 and said, “Truly I tell you, unless … Continue reading →

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A Conversation Between Pastor Neil White and Pastor Chris King on Racism, Faith and Hope

Posted on June 12, 2020

This is a conversation that I made available for both my congregation and the Frisco Interfaith Alliance between myself and Pastor Chris King. As a white pastor and leader of a primarily white congregation I felt it was important to … Continue reading →

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Matthew 17: 24-27 Something is Fishy with these Taxes

Posted on June 11, 2020

Matthew 17: 24-27 24 When they reached Capernaum, the collectors of the temple tax came to Peter and said, “Does your teacher not pay the temple tax?” 25 He said, “Yes, he does.” And when he came home, Jesus spoke … Continue reading →

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Matthew 17: 22-23 The Way of the Cross part 2

Posted on June 10, 2020

Matthew 17: 22-23 22 As they were gathering in Galilee, Jesus said to them, “The Son of Man is going to be betrayed into human hands, 23 and they will kill him, and on the third day he will be … Continue reading →

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Matthew 17: 14-20 A Little Faith is Enough

Posted on June 4, 2020

Matthew 17: 14-20 14 When they came to the crowd, a man came to him, knelt before him, 15 and said, “Lord, have mercy on my son, for he is an epileptic and he suffers terribly; he often falls into … Continue reading →

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Matthew 17: 1-13 The Transfiguration of Jesus

Posted on May 28, 2020

Matthew 17: 1-13 Parallel Mark 9: 2-10; Luke 9: 28-36 Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain, by themselves. 2 And he was transfigured before them, … Continue reading →

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Matthew 16: 21-28 The Way of the Cross Part 1

Posted on May 21, 2020

Matthew 16: 21-28 21 From that time on, Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and undergo great suffering at the hands of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on … Continue reading →

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