“Come to me, all you who are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” –Matthew 11:28 (NRSV) After reflecting on
First Christian Church, Frankford, Missouri On Sunday, November 10, 2024, I was invited by the Disciples of First Christian Church (DOC) in Frankford, Missouri, to
Narrative Lectionary: year 1, week 24 Call to Worship: (from Psalm 20) Leader: We are invited to come to God in the midst of trouble
Narrative Lectionary: year 1, week 23 Call to Worship: (from Psalm 1:1-3) Leader: Happy are those who do not follow the advice of the wicked
Narrative Lectionary: year 1, week 22 Call to Worship: (Psalm 91:1-2, 9-12 NRSV)Leader: You who live in the shelter of the Most High, who abide
October 23, 2022 Sermon First Christian Church (DOC): Dexter, Missouri Disciples Identity Series: Our denomination’s identity statement says, “We are Disciples of Christ, a movement
August 28, 2022 Worship First Christian Church (DOC): Dexter, Missouri Beatitude Sermon Series: The first sermon in the series focused on what it means to
Sunday, Sep. 5, was our final week in the beatitudes. One of the most challenging things Jesus said is that following him is going to
On Sunday, August 1, 2021 we are studying Jesus’ words from the Beatitudes. In Matthew 5:5 he says, “blessed are the meek, for they will
Once again, we have witnessed multiple occurrences of senseless violence in the United States. Last week it was Georgia. This week it is Colorado. After
