When people invite us into our hearts and we invite God into our lives, we pray. A reflection about prayers for the week. James 5:13-20 and Mark 9:38-50.

Who is the greatest among us? We argue like the Disciples who is the greatest among us, and we remember that Jesus is always with the people who are the least. Mark 9:30-37

The waters of baptism leave life changing spots of new beginnings. We should never be ashamed, or apologize for our spots. Proverbs 1:20-33, Psalm 19, and Mark 8:27-38

Through our faith we are always marked with abundance instead of scarcity. A reflection on abundance as we start our United Thank Offering. Proverbs 22:1-23, Psalm 125, James 2:1-7, Mark 7:24-37 and Elijah and UTO!

In the example of John McCain, James, our Baptismal Covenant, and the Disciples, let us remember that our faith does not live without action and love of all people. The Rev. Amanda Musterman Proper 17 B. James 1:17-27 and Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23.

In holy basilicas, in Solomon’s Temple, in country churches, and in our own lives, we make Sacred Space for God’s cloud of glory to enfold us. 1 Kings 8:1-41-43, Psalm 84, Ephesians 6:10-20, and John 6:56-69. The Rev. Amanda Musterman on Proper16B.

If God asked you for a wish, what would you wish for? Solomon asks for wisdom, and sometimes we already have all that we need. A fairy tale and a story about God. 1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14 and John 6:51-58. The Rev. Amanda Musterman on Proper 15B.

It wasn’t just Jesus that made a miracle during the feeding of the 5,000. There were also miracles of people showing up and giving up. We participate in the ministry of Jesus when we show up, give up, and help. John 6:35, 41-51. The Rev. Amanda Musterman Proper 14B.

We are always wanting more bread, more power, more money, more wives, more stuff. But Jesus promises that which is more than bread, and life which is more than life. A sermon about moving from scarcity into abundance. 2 Samuel 11:1-15, Ephesians 3:14-21, John 6:1-21.

The Broadway Hit, Hamilton, and John 6:1-12 remind us that when storms and hard times approach, wego to the quiet center. The Rev. Amanda Musterman on Proper 12B.