To Be Trinity

I recently read a story about a family that left their church one Sunday, and as they got into the car, the critiques started rolling in like they were filling out a review on Yelp: The list of pros and cons just kept coming. Finally, their eight-year-old piped up from the back seat and said, “Well, what … More To Be Trinity

If You Could See What God Sees: A Sermon for Confirmation

Grace and peace to you from God our Creator, and from Jesus, the Son of God, who is the light of the world! Amen. Let me be the first today to say “congratulations” to all of you on this chance to affirm your baptismal vows. For most of you, baptism happened somewhere around 15, or … More If You Could See What God Sees: A Sermon for Confirmation

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As a pastor, this past weekend was one of my favorite ones of the whole church year.  I love, love, love watching young people affirm their baptismal vows in what is commonly referred to as “Confirmation.”  It’s so cool. First, let me explain what confirmation (Affirmation of Baptism) is not. Confirmation is not a sacrament. … More Yes