by Stephen Phelps | Mar 19, 2017 | freedom, Lent, spiritual practice, suffering, transformation
Many men I have met inside prison had more inner freedom than citizens outside who do not see the iron bars they live within. On those visits at Attica, I bore witness to more focused desire to grow than I have ever seen outside—not in churches, or seminars, or therapy groups.
by Stephen Phelps | Nov 15, 2015 | identity, sermon 2015, spiritual practice, stewardship
Our theme today is stewardship. We’ll ask what it is, where a spirit of generosity comes from, how we can grow in it, why it matters, and what’s at stake for a church of generous givers–or one that’s not.
by Stephen Phelps | Jan 11, 2015 | baptism, freedom, sermon 2015, spiritual practice
At the opening of a new year comes a sense for a fresh start. Our resolution feels strong, the goals worthwhile. And yet, there is a shadow over our smile, for we remember past resolutions, dusty boxes in the basement. Will this January be any different?
by Stephen Phelps | Jan 2, 2015 | criminal justice, economic justice, environment, spiritual practice
There is so much that is broken down in American society, in one sense it is easy to understand why so many are in denial. People are overwhelmed. Yet the denial is dangerous. Denial that racism bedevils us. Denial that police brutality is systemic. Denial of...
by Stephen Phelps | Mar 18, 2013 | Holy Week, sermon 2013, spiritual practice
When.You.Turn.Again-BG (from the Breaking Ground series) Texts on Maundy Thursday March 28, 2013 Luke 22: 14-34 The single great question of human being is this, How may I become who I am to be? How may we become who we are to be? All other questions are either...
by Stephen Phelps | Feb 13, 2013 | Lent, sermon 2013, spiritual practice
“To gain control of the attention is the sole aim of all spiritual disciplines.”
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