Jeremiah 1: 4 – 10, Luke 4: 21 – 30 – Rev. Erin Beardemphl – What is a prophet, and why are they so controversial? We read texts like Jeremiah, Isaiah, and Ezekiel, looking for wisdom and for God’s word, but during their time, their words were met with more anger and ridicule than acceptance. Even Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, no prophet…

John 15: 1-8 – Rev. Erin Beardemphl Over the course of lockdown, I have, like many others, taken up new interests.  Not baking, though the sourdough trend looked delicious.  I was already into art, so that wasn’t new.  I wasn’t bent on getting organized, mores the pity.  But I did turn to my garden.  I started out with enthusiasm, not realizing that…

Genesis 1: 26 – 27 Genesis 1: 26 – 27 – Rev. Erin Beardemphl — What does it mean to be made in God’s image?  Is it a position of power?  An honor?  A responsibility?  All of the above?  And what does this have to do with art and spirituality?  As it turns out, it has everything to do with who we…