Caution: Bringing Blessing May Cause Chaos

Yes, the blessings of God are abundant, far more abundant than we usually give God credit for, but they also bring complexity, challenges, and chaos into our lives.  But Mary doesn’t simply “get it,” she names it with exquisite clarity and painful honesty.  The question is therefore not whether or not an abundant life is also chaotic, but rather how we will understand and respond to that chaos.

“Focus” ~ January 27, 2013 Sermon

Sermon For January 27, 2013 Luke 4:14-21 “Focus” Franklin Circle Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Cleveland, Ohio ~ http://www.FranklinCircleChurch.org Rev. Allen V. Harris, Pastor & Preacher To watch a video of this sermon, click HERE: http://youtu.be/uF6YTPh11V0 To listen to a podcast of this sermon, click HERE: When we were young and in school, we learned a…

“Divine Encounters: Meeting God In Mystical Experiences (Mary)” ~ December 9, 2012 Meditation

Sermon for Sunday, December 9, 2012 Luke 1:26-38 “Divine Encounters: Meeting God In Mystical Experiences (Mary)” Today is the second sermon in a 6-week series entitled “Divine Encounters” looking at the diverse ways the persons of the Christmas Story met God. Franklin Circle Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Cleveland, Ohio ~ http://www.FranklinCircleChurch.org Rev. Allen V.…