Reflections
Living with the Word
Each week, Pastor Randy offers a short reflection on the coming Sunday’s scripture — a passage to sit with, and a question to carry into worship.
The Last Word
We’ve all said it or thought it in various ways and contexts. It may not come out exactly like this, but we think,…
Read this reflectionSeptember 27, 2026By What Authority?
There are two things at play in this week’s gospel text: Authority, and Words vs. Actions. First, there is the authority of Jesus…
Read this reflectionSeptember 20, 2026A Bridge Too Far?
A few weeks ago, we talked about “fairness.” We expect God to at least be fair. The world can’t function properly without some…
Read this reflectionSeptember 13, 2026The Power of Forgiveness
It is an understandable question Peter asks. “If my brother or sister sins against me, how often should I forgive? If you have ever…
Read this reflectionSeptember 6, 2026“Good to Great”
Many years ago, Jim Collins, researcher, consultant, speaker, and faculty member of Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, wrote a popular book called…
Read this reflectionAugust 30, 2026“Blessed” – the Rock on Which the Church is Built. . . or. . . “Satan” – a Hindrance to God?
This would be called verbal whiplash. Last week we heard how Peter confesses Jesus the Messiah and how Jesus responds: “Blessed are you, Simon…
Read this reflectionAugust 23, 2026Who Do You Say That I Am?
Jesus’ question “Who do you say that I am?” is before each of us. And one could say we answer that question daily…
Read this reflectionAugust 16, 2026What is Great Faith?
I have never liked this story and would prefer not to preach on it. The reason for this seems pretty obvious. This does not…
Read this reflectionAugust 9, 2026Jesus in the Storms of Life
Usually, a text triggers a question or two that shape these “Living with the Word” reflections. This one, however, causes many questions. Here are…
Read this reflectionAugust 2, 2026Be Like Jesus?
The T-shirt simply said, “Be Like Jesus.” It almost goes without saying. We long to “be like Jesus.” Isn’t that the thought, the hope…
Read this reflectionJuly 26, 2026Making It Big!
MAKING IT BIG! “The kingdom of God is like treasure hidden in a field, which someone FOUND and hid; then in his joy he…
Read this reflectionJuly 19, 2026The Parable of the Reckless Farmer
Throughout the summer so far, we have had some hard texts about difficulties of following and the cost of discipleship. Ready or not, the…
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