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February 26, 2023 James 2:14-17 Philippians 2:1-4 Rev. Kristen J. Kleiman   Our scouts look very snazzy in their uniforms, and our scouts also know that being a scout is about more than the uniform with its cool patches and epaulets.  Being a scout is more than attending... Read More →

February 19, 2023 Genesis 12:1-7 Rev. Kristen J. Kleiman   Moses discovered God speaks to us in ordinary places and moments.  Elijah learned to trust God’s still speaking voice, even when God’s plan did not make sense at first.  Joseph (and Pharaoh) heard God speaking to... Read More →

February 12, 2023 Luke 8:1-3 Acts 9:1-9, 17-19 Rev. Kristen J. Kleiman   He had a lot to lose.  It is understandable why he would ignore the whispers of the Spirit, calling him to follow Jesus Christ.  He had a lot to lose.  His status in the community.  His identity as a... Read More →

January 29, 2023 Genesis 41:1-8, 14-16, 25 Rev. Kristen J. Kleiman   Ugly cows climbing out of the river to eat other cows? I’ve had some pretty strange dreams but never that one. It’s funny though that no matter how strange the dream, it’s totally believable when you are in... Read More →

January 22, 2023 1 Kings 17:1-16 Rev. Kristen J. Kleiman   Trust. Trusting God. It’s easy when everything seems to be going our way. It’s a little bit harder when you are seeing the costs for most everything double, like the cost of eggs and electricity. And trusting God can... Read More →

January 15, 2023 Exodus 3:1-15 Rev. Kristen J. Kleiman   It was just another day at the office. Granted his office had no walls and his “co-workers” were sheep. Still, it was just another ordinary day for Moses, out shepherding his father-in-law Jethro’s flock. Ordinary... Read More →

January 8, 2023 Matthew 2:1-12 Rev. Kristen J. Kleiman   Thanks to our star cutters extraordinaire – Sandy and Brenda – I had the star gifts early enough that I could lay them out last Tuesday. The original star gift words were shared with me, and I have shared them with... Read More →

January 1, 2023 Luke 2:21-38 Rev. Kristen J. Kleiman   There is a lot of new in our lives right now. Today is the first day of a new year; last week, there were lots of new gifts given and received. There is a game show currently on TV based on a “classic” game show. Both... Read More →

December 11, 2022 Isaiah 9:1-7 Rev. Kristen J. Kleiman   Dividing plunder; burning boots and garments rolled in blood; breaking bars, rods, and yokes. I cannot say that any of those things are on my Christmas wish list. None of this military language sounds like love to me;... Read More →

December 4, 2022 Isaiah 11:1-9 Rev. Kristen J. Kleiman   Visualization is big these days. You know, see your success; ace that test. Vision your dreams to make them come true. Manifest your destiny; be the ball. Long before modern psychology taught people to vision their... Read More →