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"Making an Idol of Yourself"

Proper 13.C.2019
Luke 12:13-21
The Rev. Melanie McCarley

When Roy DeLamotte was chaplain at Paine College in Georgia, he preached the shortest sermon in the college’s history. However, he had a rather long topic: “What does Christ Answer When We Ask, “Lord, What’s in Religion for Me?” The complete content of his sermon was one word: “Nothing.” He later explained that the one word sermon was meant for people brought up in what he referred to as the ‘gimme-gimme’ gospel. When asked how long it took him to prepare the message, he said, “Twenty years.”

"Don't Let the Grass Grow On Your Path"

Proper 12.C.2019
Genesis 18:20-32, Luke 11:1-13
The Rev. Melanie McCarley

Early African converts to Christianity were earnest and regular in their private devotions. It was customary for each individual to have a separate place where they would go to pour out their hearts to God. Over time, the paths to these private places of prayer became well worn. As a result, if one of these believers began to neglect their life of prayer, it was soon apparent to the others. They would kindly remind the negligent one, “Brother/or Sister, the grass grows on your path.”

"Just Do It"

Proper 10.C.2019
Deuteronomy 30:9-14 & Luke 10:25-37
The Rev. Melanie McCarley

The well-known athletic corporation, Nike, launched a slogan in 1988: “Just do it.” It’s been wildly successful, in part because it can be heard as intensely personal or universal in scope. So successful has this motto been that it has been trademarked. I like to think that Moses and Jesus could have put in a claim for the catchphrase as well. “Just do it.”

A Heavenly Tour

6 Easter.C.2019
Revelation 21:1-10; 22;5
The Rev. Melanie McCarley

As we embark upon the season of summer, it seems people’s attention naturally turns to “time away”. We might find ourselves looking forward to spending time at a family home on the shore; or gathering with loved ones at camp or house by the lake. Some of us might plan to venture a bit farther afield, using the summer months to explore a place we haven’t yet been. Perhaps you’ll be bringing “flat Jesus” with you, to photograph and post the pictures to Facebook as you go.

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