Spiritual life is an ongoing process that has the potential to grow us into someone more incredible than we ever thought possible. This Sunday, we’ll explore a scripture passage where Jesus teaches us something really important about how we can cooperate with God in unleashing our inner spiritual potential.
Author Archives: Vivian Wyatt
Road Trip!
The journey to Bethlehem is rendered so idyllically on Christmas cards — Joseph leading the way, Mary sitting serenely (sidesaddle!) on the donkey. But have you ever considered what it really was like? There was physical hardship, certainly, with the lack of paved roads and roadside rest stops. Even more difficult, though, was the journey […]
What’s a Nice Girl Like Me Doing In a Place Like This?
That’s the question Pastor Vivian answers in this sermon. How did a straight black woman from the south with a conservative religious background become a pastor in a midwest church that is so thoroughly integrated and welcomes so many LGBT people? Inquiring minds want to know! Very soon (maybe next week) our webcast is going […]
Waiting…
It’s one of the hardest things to do. Yet if done right, waiting can also be one of the most powerful things we do. This sermon takes a look at two Bible characters who show us how to wait well. Today’s scripture: Luke 2:22-33, 36-38 Download the Weekly News. Watch the webcast. Use the player […]
Keep Hope Alive
That’s what they say: “Keep hope alive!” But how? When the storms of life sweep in, and all that is positive seems swept away, how can we ‘keep hope alive’? This sermon looks to a classic Bible story that offers some answers. Today’s scripture: Genesis 9:8-17 Watch the webcast. Use the player below to listen […]