November 22, 2020 | The Stream
When corrupt rulers are swept aside a promise remains. Rev Matt’s meditation is “New Day.” With Laura Intravia and the Center Church Choral Ensemble.
New Day
Whether we brush facts aside or embrace them truth is truth and things will change. The indifference of Jehoiakim to the truth led to Judah’s downfall and left the promise of a new day
Singed
In hazardous and uncertain times our impulse is to go to the ramparts and do battle. Isaiah’s vision grounds God’s strength in a different realm—the realm of holiness. Our disarming gift to our neighbor
November 15, 2020 | The Stream
Angels on fire! But their passionate love for God is contagious and purifying. It might light a fire under your seat, too. Rev Matt preaches on “Singed.” With Laura Intravia and the Center Church
Preach It, Jonah!
In the aftermath of a stunningly divisive time we still have the matter of people who want to skewer us. Jonah does not have a choice about going to Ninevah and even couches God’s
November 8, 2020 | The Stream
In the wake of a divisive political season there’s still the matter of people who want to skewer us. God calls us to do better in these days because God’s love is for everyone,
Sustained
When we dwell on perceived scarcity and hostility we circle the wagons and hold tight to what we have. Out of nowhere Elijah speaks up and is sustained by ravens and a starving widow
November 1, 2020 | The Stream
When speaking truth to power you might find some surprising allies. Rev Matt’s meditation is titled “Sustained.” With Laura Intravia and the Center Church Choral Ensemble. A tribute to those we lost in the