Sermons from 2025 (Page 4)

When I was a little kid, I was fascinated with money, especially coins. There were so many different ones, and I just wanted to collect all of them! This probably had something to do with the fact that my uncle used to bring me back currency from whatever country he had traveled to, that I kept in a giant Altoids box on my dresser and would frequently pull out to look at…

I think I’ve told you before that one of the favorite movies in our house is Disney’s Hercules. From the soundtrack to the humor, it has me laughing every single time! One of the quotes that frequently gets stuck in my head is when Hades’ minions, Pain and Panic, screw up so just start saying “We are worms! Worthless worms!” Now, Pain and Panic give the line with a bit…

When we were kids, my sister and I both got to plant trees in our yard. I have never had a particularly green thumb, but I was hopeful that I could get this tree to grow. It really helps that I didn’t actually have to do much to take care of it! So, I was horrified one day to discover that my poor little tree’s protective wrapping was filled with mud courtesy of my sister…

There have been many people in my life who have taught me about love and faith. While I was away, I was able to worship at my home congregation twice. While some of it, like the pastors and the space, have changed over the years, other parts have remained. Like the cantors who have been assisting with services my entire life and the members who were there to watch as I…