“Malice Toward None: Love”
By Rev. Melissa Krabbe [1] – Matthew 22:34-40 Today’s sermon title is from a famous quote: “With malice toward none…” A little quiz: What is the rest of that quote? (with charity for all) Who said it? (Abraham Lincoln) Bonus question: On what occasion? (2nd inaugural address) Fun facts: The date of Lincoln’s speech is ...
“Finding Common Ground: Respect”
By Rev. Melissa Krabbe 1 Corinthians 12:18-26 MSG Watch on YouTube Friday afternoon Bryson and Bekah Brownlee got married. One of the things Bob Brownlee told them in his remarks is that marriage can be difficult. So true. Maybe one of the hardest parts is learning to fight in a way that doesn’t tear the ...
“Talk Less, Listen More: Humility”
By Rev. Melissa Krabbe Ephesians 4:1-6 CEB Watch on YouTube My husband Rob and I both come from musical families. When Rob’s family played music, everyone got out their guitars and sang along. They sang old country music hits, favorite hymns, and what they called “the Krabbe theme song” that went like this: Oh Lord ...
“Conflict Within: Compassion”
By Rev. Melissa Krabbe Isaiah 11:6-9 NLT Watch on YouTube Can enemies become friends? Romeo and Juliet did. Woody and Buzz Lightyear did. Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader did. It’s a common trope. Maybe you can think of other examples. [1] One of my favorite unlikely friendships is the one that forms between a Viking ...
“Do Unto Others – Kindness”
By Rev. Melissa Krabbe Luke 6:31-36 NRSV Watch on YouTube Did you notice that the first verse of our scripture reading today is the Golden Rule? Jesus says to do unto others as you would have them do unto you. I take the Golden Rule very seriously…which is why when I am buying gifts for ...
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