Awaken

Contemplative Prayer Methods

Contemplation is resting in God's loving care for us. This presentation reviews several methods of prayer that help us become more open to receiving this spiritual gift.

When Good Things Happen to Bad People

The Prospserity Myth holds that good things happen to good people and bad things happen to bad ones, but that isn't always true. This message explores how the resurrection of Jesus sheds light on this troubling topic.

Existence, God and Faith

The fact of existence is a good springboard to thinking about God, who needs to self-disclose if we are to know anything about the character of the One-Who-Is. Faith is our entrusting openness to encountering God.

The First Great Commandment

Jesus' first great commandment points to the love of God above all else, and he wouldn't have given it to us unless it was possible to do so.

Reincarnation and Christianity

Examines the teachings of Jesus and the New Testament on the afterlife, rebirth and our ultimate destiny. 

Impeachment Survival Guide

A pastoral resource on the basics of the impeachment process with guidelines for engaging in healthy discussions about this divisive issue.

Jesus at the Home of Martha and Mary

What a scene! There's much more going on than a lesson about the active life versus prayerful listening.

Be Here Now in Love

God is here . . . now . . . loving. To "tune in" to God's loving presence, we need to be in the right place at the right time with the right attitude.

What Does It Mean to be Spiritual But Not Religious??

Increasing numbers of people are seeking spiritual meaning outside of a religious tradition. What are the implications? Consequences?

Prophets, Promises and the Coming of the Christ

Jesus didn't show up out of the blue. His coming had been foretold through a series of prophecies extending hundreds of years before his birth.