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Hearing the Monsters’ Fears

Posted on December 4, 2020 by

I’d rather sing a lullaby for my demons To listen to monsters’ fears by candlelight Hearing their stories and regrets Learning what they were afraid to see Tending the scars of the soul Walking through the darkest valley Into the … Continue reading →

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Matthew 23: 37-39 Lament over Jerusalem

Posted on December 2, 2020 by

Matthew 23: 37-39 Parallel Luke 13: 34-35  37 “Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it! How often have I desired to gather your children together as a hen gathers her brood … Continue reading →

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November 29, 2020 Digital Worship Services

Posted on November 29, 2020 by

First Sunday of AdventNovember 29, 2020 Traditional Worship Service One of the best known customs for the season is the Advent wreath. The wreath and winter candle lighting in the midst of growing darkness strengthen some of the Advent images … Continue reading →

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Matthew 23: 1-36 Woe to the Blind Hypocrites

Posted on November 24, 2020 by

Matthew 23: 1-36 Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples, 2 “The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses’ seat; 3 therefore, do whatever they teach you and follow it; but do not do as they do, … Continue reading →

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Reflection on C. S. Lewis’ the Chronicles of Narnia (1950-1956)

Posted on September 22, 2020 by

Time Magazine Top 100 Novels Book 50: C. S. Lewis, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (1950) This is a series of reflections reading through Time Magazine’s top 100 novels as selected by Lev Grossman and Richard Lacayo published … Continue reading →

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The Wisdom of Myth

Posted on July 1, 2020 by

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

Posted on June 12, 2020 by

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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Video Reflection 5: On Creativity

Posted on March 23, 2020 by

1 Corinthians 12: 4-13 4 Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; 5 and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; 6 and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who … Continue reading →

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Video Reflection 2 During COVID 19, Body of Christ

Posted on March 17, 2020 by

Romans 12: 4-13 4 For as in one body we have many members, and not all the members have the same function, 5 so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually we are members one of … Continue reading →

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Gospel of Matthew Chapters 1-7

Posted on August 29, 2019 by

Transitioning into the Gospel of Matthew Introduction to the Gospel of Matthew Matthew 1: 1-17 How the Story Begins From Abraham to David in Matthew’s Genealogy The Line of Kings compared with the Hebrew Scriptures Matthew 1: 18-24 The Birth … Continue reading →

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