Making Sense of the Senseless

July 15, 2018 
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The beheading of John  (Mark 6) is violent, cruel...and frankly, senseless.  What do we do this senseless story of lust, pride and violence?  What do we do with the senseless parts of human history?  What do we do with the senseless parts of our own story?

Road Trip!

July 8, 2018
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Road Trip!  Jesus sends out his disciples with some unusual packing instructions (Mark 6).  As we travel during the summer -- and really as we journey through life -- Jesus also offers us some packing instructions.

Loving everyone?

July 1, 2018
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Jesus heals two dramatically different people (Mark 5), a beautiful reminder that Jesus loves all people.  How do we live with this teaching to love all people in a political situation in our country right now that is filled with anger and fear?  Not an easy answer, but Pastor Rob reflects on how we can move forward, ultimately commending us to a ministry of reconciliation:  giving our fear and anger to the cross, not back to the world.