by Madison Shockley | Aug 12, 2018 | sermons
Given By Rev Madison Shockley on August 12, 2018 There are five stages of grief. These stages are not just for the loss of a loved one but for any loss; a job, a relationship, etc. Denial helps us survive the loss. As the denial fades, anger begins. The more you feel,...
by Madison Shockley | Aug 5, 2018 | sermons
Given By Rev Madison Shockley on August 5 2018 The reading today is a powerful parable. The prophet, Nathan, came to King David to confront him on the taking of Bathsheba after murdering her husband. Nathan told David a parable then revealed that he was the man in the...
by Madison Shockley | Jul 15, 2018 | sermons
Given By Rev Madison Shockley on July 15 2018 Madison Shockley talks of fear and trembling in the palace of the king. The disciples of Jesus were going around teaching, preaching, and healing. King Herod was curious about Jesus since the king had never heard of him....
by Madison Shockley | Jul 9, 2018 | sermons
Given By Rev Madison Shockley on July 8 2018 Paul preaches that power is a paradox. Where we think it is, it is not. Where we least expect it, it is there. One of the greatest examples is the story of David and Goliath. That power is a paradox is one of the...
by Madison Shockley | Jun 24, 2018 | sermons
Given By Rev Madison Shockley on June 24 2018 Today’s reading is not from the lectionary. Our Attorney General, Jeff Sessions, sited passages from Romans 13 to justify the separation of children from their families at the border. Mr. Sessions believed that this...