Choice is all-consuming; choose gratitude, Barnes says by Mary Lee Talbot on August 14, 2017 share “We know the gospel for the Prodigal. What is the gospel for the Elder Brother? Both wanted to be welcomed into the arms of the
Morning Worship: Prodigal Son, Elder Brother represent two types of spirituality by Mary Lee Talbot on August 13, 2017 share This is not the first time you have heard the story of the Prodigal Son, said the Rev. M. Craig Barnes at the 10:45 a.m.
Rev. M. Craig Barnes to preach on prodigal son parable and focusing on brother by Mary Lee Talbot on August 11, 2017 share The Rev. M. Craig Barnes, president of Princeton Theological Seminary and professor of pastoral ministry, returns to Chautauqua Institution as chaplain-in-residence for Week Eight. Barnes
Morning Worship: Faithful confidence, voice and work lead to common hope, Hill says by Mary Lee Talbot on August 11, 2017 share “People, loving people of faith, love Scripture, love the Bible,” said the Rev. Robert Allan Hill at the 9:15 a.m. Friday morning worship service in
Morning Worship: God’s desire and intuition is to forgive, Hill says by Mary Lee Talbot on August 10, 2017 share “Please forgive the intrusive nature of this sermon. It is not my right to initiate a visit to the attic of your soul, and even
Morning Worship: A sweet, swinging, fiery chariot to bring way to common hope by Mary Lee Talbot on August 9, 2017 share In 850 B.C., Elijah went to Mount Carmel to face the 450 prophets of Baal. When those prophets called on Baal to send down fire
Morning Worship: No easy answers to exit or voice, fight or flight by Mary Lee Talbot on August 8, 2017 share If you Google “Should I stay or should I go?,” there are a variety of results, from The Clash’s song of the same name to
Morning Worship: On gravest days, memory, prayer and love lead to life, Hill says by Mary Lee Talbot on August 7, 2017 share “Death makes us mortal, facing death makes us human. If we walk forward with a common hope, we will know the marks of the new
Morning Worship: Sermons on the mound can lead to change, Hill says by Mary Lee Talbot on August 6, 2017 share What do three of the greatest sermons in the history of these United States have in common? It was a question posed by the Rev. Robert
Week Seven’s chaplain-in-residence Rev. Robert Allan Hill to preach on ‘Toward a Common Hope’ by Mary Lee Talbot on August 4, 2017 share If you looked at the Rev. Robert Allan Hill’s annual report of his activities on his blog, you would think that ministry is all about
Morning Worship: To run with horses, embrace love, joy and hope, Sparks says by Mary Lee Talbot on August 4, 2017 share “What would our lives and the world be like if we actually did take out the trash and let something beautiful grow in its place?”
Give your tongue a rest and listen with your heart, Sparks says by Mary Lee Talbot on August 3, 2017 share “Is there anywhere in the Bible that shows Jesus laughing?” asked the Rev. Susan Sparks at the beginning of the 9:15 a.m. Thursday morning worship
Morning Worship: Sparks elucidates parallels between Jesus and Elvis by Mary Lee Talbot on August 2, 2017 share A few years ago, the Rev. Susan Sparks and her husband made a pilgrimage to the Holy Land — Memphis, Tennessee. “Memphis is the home of
Morning Worship: Humor and scripture help lift the weight of trouble, Susan Sparks says by Mary Lee Talbot on August 1, 2017 share “Some of my best sermons come from riding on my motorcycle, like ‘Hells Angels We Have Heard On High,’ ” said the Rev. Susan Sparks at
Morning Worship: Pivot, stand in the light, and say, ‘Not today, Satan’ by Mary Lee Talbot on July 31, 2017 share “I am a Baptist preacher from the South and I try to give diverse sermons. But sometimes my roots come flying out and today is one
Morning Worship: Put trash in mulch pile and let new, beautiful things grow by Mary Lee Talbot on July 30, 2017 share “Humor and laughter are the most powerful gifts in life,” said the Rev. Susan Sparks at the 10:45 a.m. Sunday morning worship service in the