by Andreas Wagner | Sep 25, 2017 | Sermons
Thanksgiving in the city, fifteen years ago. In our urban church, located in a volatile neighborhood, we tried to do a little something to ensure that every family had enough food to celebrate. So, we collaborated with a bigger congregation in the suburbs. That church...
by Andreas Wagner | Sep 25, 2017 | Sermons
Since there are less and less events that I can claim to be too young to remember, I will take full advantage of this one: I am too young to remember the Vietnam war!!! But for those of you who did experience this important and culture-changing period as adults, you...
by Andreas Wagner | Sep 25, 2017 | Weekly Inspiration
The Quote: “Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.” – Buddha Wisdom from Scripture: Psalm 16: 9-11 (NIV) “Therefore, my heart is glad and my tongue...
by Andreas Wagner | Sep 25, 2017 | Weekly Inspiration
The Quote: “It is for us to pray not for tasks equal to our powers, but for powers equal to our tasks, to go forward with a great desire, forever beating at the door of our hearts as we travel toward our distant goal.” – Helen Keller Wisdom from Scripture:...
by Andreas Wagner | Sep 25, 2017 | Sermons
Based on Matthew 18:15-20 The gospel we just heard is a fascinating text, one of the few passages in the gospels that speak directly about the church. Well, think about it, in Jesus’ days there was no church yet, just a bunch of disciples. So, this little paragraph...