'water' Tagged Posts

'water' Tagged Posts

Rites of Passage

This Sunday we near the end of our sermon series from Genesis and the Revised Common Lectionary called From Chaos to Community. If last Sunday’s scripture was difficult to reconcile, this week’s continuation of Abraham’s story is even more challenging. This week we wrestle with the difficult story that is generously – if somewhat misleadingly – known as “the binding of Isaac.” Often we approach this story looking primarily from Abraham’s perspective and affirming the depth of his faith in God. I…

Weaning

Separation can be intensely hard. When separation takes place, it can feel as though the world is ending. Where is God in these times?

Fire & Water

This Sunday we celebrate Pentecost! Often we focus on the image of flame on Pentecost Sunday, but this time we will also incorporate water…