Luke 24:13-35 – NRSV Our eleventh step to a Compassionate Life is Recognition. “We recognize a personal connection with the suffering of others and find a way to focus and act upon our concern.” (Karen Armstrong, 12 Steps to a
12 Steps to a Compassionate Life: Step 10 – Knowledge
Romans 15: 1-2,4-9, 13 NRSV The fact that we are on the 10th step of the 12 steps to a compassionate life not only means that this sermon series is coming to an end, it also reflects the fact that
Step 9: Concern for Everybody
I have found this summer sermon series of 12 Steps to a Compassionate Life(1) by Karen Armstrong to be an interesting challenge as I apply the sense of mindfulness of past chapter’s information to my own life. Now we are
Step 8: How Should We Speak to One Another?
Ephesians 4: 25-27, 29-32, 5:2a Step 8 — How should we speak to one another?1 Don’t you think it’s interesting when the title poses a question? Yes, how should we speak to one another? According to Karen Armstrong: “Kindly, gently,
Adult Conversations: Falling Upward
The Sunday morning Adult Conversations is taking a break until September 9. The group concluded its conversation of Becoming Wise: An Inquiry into the Mystery and Art of Living by Krista Tippett. Each chapter provided interesting insights by Tippett as well as
A Few Words
The following is something I have been carrying around with me for years and from time to time I have dusted it off and shared it with different congregations. I think this helps us keep in perspective what “church” is
Step 7: How Little We Know
Job 11:5-9. We start today by taking a few minutes to recap the first six steps of the 12 Steps to a Compassionate Life by Karen Armstrong.1 Can you name them? Step 1: We learn about compassion by understanding its
A Few Words
Part of my job as interim minister during your transition is getting to know you individually and as a congregation. Each congregation has its own unique personality and style, gifts, and desires. This transitional period allows you to take a
Aid to SO WHO
The recent SO WHO request for assistance was met with love and support. Over $800.00 was raised in a special offering on Sunday, June 24th, in response to the following appeal from Kimberly York. I am reaching out to ask
Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life
Welcome to the beginning of the summer sermon series based on the book by Karen Armstrong1, Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life. The first step is to learn about compassion. There are many definitions of compassion and in my preparation