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Legacy
This Sunday of the series wraps up the story of Abraham and Sarah and turns to the story of Isaac. Are all the problems over? What is the legacy left behind?
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?
Birth
Our text this week brings about many images of camping and hospitality and laughter and pregnancy.
Creation
Beginning a new sermon series based on the stories of Genesis, we begin with our ancient stories of creation…