So Glad To See You!

Given By Rev. Madison Shockley April 14, 2019 On this Palm Sunday, we take our inspiration from Psalm 118. The words bring us hope and power. It has shaped our culture and civilization. The early church had a problem. They needed to convince people who had never met...

Celebrating Resistance

Given By Rev. Madison Shockley April 9, 2017 Each of the four Gospels tells us something concerning Jesus’s entrance into Jerusalem.  Matthew goes overboard with his description. He has Jesus riding both a donkey and a colt. Matthew lacks the understanding that...

Shirt Off My Back, For Jesus

In the Gospel of Luke, there is not any mention of palms on this Palm Sunday. Luke describes Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem.  Luke writes into the text a series of tests for those gathered. The first test is for the disciples. They are to steal a colt for Jesus....