Today’s Reading: John 2:23-3:15 When he was in Jerusalem during the Passover festival, many believed in his name because they saw the signs that he was doing.But Jesus on his part would not entrust himself to them, because he knew all people and needed no one to testify about anyone; for he himself knew what…

Today’s Reading: Psalm 25: 1-7 1   To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul. 2   O my God, in you I trust;           do not let me be put to shame;           do not let my enemies exult over me. 3   Do not let those who wait for you be put to shame;           let them be ashamed who are…

Good morning all!  As a reminder, if you know of others who would like to be added to the list, just let me know.  Also, you can pass on my blog to others if they want to check it out.  http://www.pastorcourt.wordpress.com Today’s Reading: John 2:1-12   1On the third day there was a wedding in…

Today’s Reading: Romans 5:12-19 You know the story of how Adam landed us in the dilemma we’re in— first sin, then death, and no one exempt from either sin or death. That sin disturbed relations with God in everything and everyone, but the extent of the disturbance was not clear until God spelled it out…

Today’s Reading: John 1:43-51 43The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, “Follow me.” 44Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. 45Philip found Nathanael and said to him, “We have found him about whom Moses in the law and also the prophets wrote,…

Today’s Reading: Psalm 22 “My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?”   I went to bed a little late last night and decided to check facebook one more time before I did.  Just minutes before I check this had hit in Japan.  What is amazing to me is that minutes after the tsunami…

Today’s Reading John 1:35-42 35The next day John again was standing with two of his disciples, 36and as he watched Jesus walk by, he exclaimed, “Look, here is the Lamb of God!” 37The two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus. 38When Jesus turned and saw them following, he said to them, “What…

Today is Ash Wednesday.  Tonight if you so choose and if you show up at the CoOp you can receive ashes like this on your forehead (or I know some who like it on their hand).  And either Mark or I will say to you, “Remember…you are dust…and to dust you will return.” Ash Wednesday…

Hey there! This morning I woke up and thought, “I am going to breakfast at the CoOp!”  First of all, I wanted to see what was up on Saturday mornings around town.  Secondly, I thought that as one of clergy I should probably see for myself the amazing work our peeps are doing.  Thirdly, I…

The subject line is from a song that I am recently obsessed with.  The song is called “Don’t Carry it All” from The Decemberists new album.  The song is about being able to share our burdens with one another.  It’s about community and being able to allow others to hold our stuff as well. For…