Forgiveness is tricky. We want it for ourselves. We expect it from others. We believe we deserve it. Made it to church on time. I sing in the choir. Okay,…
Jesus is present with two or three or many but also with one. We never truly alone. Even in our sinfulness, our broken relationships, our lost causes, our doubting faithfulness,…
In our deepest need, our darkest grief, in the very shadow of death itself – Jesus tells us to pick up our cross, and then he shows us how to…
Celebrate America's 250th with American jazz and other songs. Sermon excerpt: This weekend, we honor the great gift that is this nation, not out of routine but out of promise,…
Whenever we welcome another person in love, Jesus is present. Whenever someone welcomes us with grace, Jesus is present. Hospitality is never just proper social etiquette. It’s holy work. Throughout…
When the future feels unclear, Jesus is still clear. When your strength is limited, God's love isn’t. That’s our hope. That’s our promise. That’s our faith. And that’s the good…
By the power of Jesus, we are the ones God calls to be present with the sick, speak resurrection in the face of death, call out the evil in the…
If life has felt like one thing after another lately, then remember this… Jesus is still calling people. Jesus is still healing people. Jesus is still restoring people. Jesus is…
Rev. Guadalupe Cortéz tells us that today we live in a polarized world, with divided families and communities. It is necessary that we return to the origins of discipleship, where…
The Ascension reminds us that Jesus doesn’t reign through power and control but through love. Christ rules not by crushing enemies but by reconciling humanity. The throne of heaven is…