Michelle Burkholder

Transfigured

February 21, 2016
Luke 9:28-43a
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For those who may not know, I studied visual art in college. My interest in art is two-fold. I enjoy creating art – I love [and get stressed out by] […]

Freedom Bound: The Path of Mercy

December 06, 2015
Malachi 3:1-4; Luke 1:68-79
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Just this year, one of the younger members of our congregation asked me what mercy means. What a wonderful and surprising question. I wanted to jump right in and give […]

Moses & Super Grover 2.0

November 15, 2015
Exodus 3:1-6, 33:18-23; Matthew 7:7-12
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I am going rogue on the lectionary today. Instead of the suggested scripture passages for this week – I decided it was time to share with you all some of […]

The Living Church

October 04, 2015
Psalm 24:1-7; Revelation 7:9-17
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  The earth and everything on it – The world and all who live in it – Belong to YHWH. As we worship together today, on World Communion Sunday, we […]

The Taste Of A Spark

September 13, 2015
Psalm 19; James 3:1-12
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We are in a season of transitions, of newness, of celebration as school starts up again and fall brings about a sense of renewal. We are celebrating going back to […]

To Be In Need . . .

July 19, 2015
Psalm 23; Mark 6:30-34, 53-56
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O LORD, you are my shepherd – I want nothing more. You let me lie down in green meadows; you lead me beside restful waters: you refresh my soul. You […]

That Awe-full Feeling

June 21, 2015
Job 38:1-11; Mark 4:35-41
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Jesus is tired. For days he has been surrounded by people, crowds of people, expecting him to perform – miracles, healings, at the very least there have been expectations of […]

The Coming Catenary

March 29, 2015
Mark 11:1-11
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I have always been a fan of Palm Sunday. Growing up it was one of those Sundays that we as kids got to take a special part in. The week […]

Wonders And Wilderness

February 22, 2015
Genesis 9:8-17; Mark 1:9-15
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This week has, once again, brought us to the season of Lent. Lent happens during the 40 days leading up to Easter. It is a time that mirrors the 40 […]

A Day In The Life . . .

February 01, 2015
Proverbs 22:6; Matthew 18:1-4; Matthew 19:13-14
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Per the lectionary calendar, tomorrow is the celebration of the presentation of the Lord at the temple. This is the part of the story at the beginning of Jesus’ life […]