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12.20.09
Out of Broken Glass | Micah 5:1-5
Roger Nelson
Roger Nelson
On a silent night, holy night,
when all was calm and all was bright,
and the little town of Bethlehem lay still, in a deep and dreamless sleep,
hundreds of tanks and armored vehicles,
burst through the city gates and laid ...
12.13.09
Rogue Witness | Luke 3:1-18
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Roger Nelson
Sarah Palin ~ former Vice Presidential Candidate, former Governor of Alaska ~ recently wrote a book entitled Going Rogue: An American Life. Maybe you've heard of her? She's been zigzagging the country by private bus and private plane to promote the ...
12.06.09
Christmas Fire | Malachi 3:1-4
Roger Nelson
Roger Nelson
There is a rollicking-mournful-hopeful spiritual or slave song entitled, "O Mary Don't You Weep." The lyrics refer to the story of Mary and Martha and the raising of Lazarus, but the song is full of imagery from the exodus, and the ...
11.29.09
The Top Crust | Jeremiah 33:10-16
Roger Nelson
Roger Nelson
This is a circuitous and clumsy way into this morning's text.
This is a little dense with history and a little long as a way to get to Christmas.
This could use a big screen for maps and pictures.
But, given those disclaimers… ...
11.22.09
Truth on Trial | John 18:33-40
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Roger Nelson
There is a riveting iconic moment in the movie "A Few Good Men" when the pesky and petulant Tom Cruise cross examines Jack Nicholson.
With disdain dripping from his lips Nicholson snarls, "You want answers?"
Cruise ...
11.15.09
After the Rubble | Mark 13:1-8
Roger Nelson
Roger Nelson
Sometimes I think we should have screens in here.
(Pause for nervous uncomfortable laughter.)
Sometimes I think we should have screens in here ~ two big beautiful flat screens on the two tall brick walls, or maybe just one ...