by Rev. Madison Shockley | Jul 10, 2016 | sermons
This week’s reading from Luke 10:25-37 fits right in with recent current events. The parable of the Good Samaritan brings home Jesus’s message of who is our neighbor. It challenges us to break stereotypes and to acknowledge in today’s society that we...
by Rev. Madison Shockley | Jul 3, 2016 | sermons
Many people do not realize that the Book of Genesis contains two different creation stories. Each gives a different vision of humanity and our relationship with God. Despite their irreconcilable differences, many people have harmonized them. In the first story, God...
by Rev. Madison Shockley | Jun 26, 2016 | sermons
Today’s sermon comes from 2 Kings 2. We have been talking about Elijah, one of the greatest prophets. He lived during a time of great idolatry. Great times call forth great people. God called prophets to challenge, confront, and contest those in power, whether...
by Rev. Madison Shockley | Jun 19, 2016 | sermons
Today’s reading from Exodus 20:1-5a talks the Commandments. In spite of being a Christian nation, we have a fickle relationship with our faith regarding the First Commandment. Our strong devotion to guns seems to conflict with not worshiping anything other than...
by Rev. Madison Shockley | Jun 12, 2016 | sermons
The reading from I Kings 21 speaks of the troubles King Ahab encounters after his madness leads to murder. His greed causes the death of an innocent man. The anniversary of the Charleston Church shooting is coming up and still needed to be reflected on. Racism, both...
