Pastor Tanner shares from her recent travels to Bethlehem and what she learned from the Palestinian community about hope in times of despair.
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Section Archives: Audio Sermons
A Kid-Friendly Christmas
Christmas is meaningful to all ages, especially to children.
John the Baptist and Geopolitical Tension
John the Baptist proclaimed that God’s work was not hindered by political intrigue and religious power plays.
What Could That Possibly Mean?
We have celebrated Advent before and we think we have a pretty good idea what to expect, but we need to remember that Advent is about change and change is never limited by what has happened before.
Remaining Grateful
It’s easy to be thankful on Thanksgiving, the trick is to remain thankful the other 364 days of the year.
A Blessing on Our Gifts
Stewardship is not giving what is “mine” but rather sharing what is “ours.”
A Prayer for the Church
Like all churches, we are prone to “erratic changes of course, losing sight of our goals and to be becoming discouraged by the journey.” Yet, God continues to believe in us.
A Prayer for the Saints
When we give thanks for the saints we pray that their memory will enliven and encourage us, that their memory will help us see Jesus.
Saved by Grace: A Reflection for Reformation Sunday
We are so familiar with the words “saved by grace” that we don’t pause to consider their power or the courage it took for Martin Luther and other reformers to lift them up.
When Understanding is More Helpful than Fear
Almost every family faces questions of how to respond to mental illness. When we read the Bible we come to see that this is not a new reality.