Matthew 22:15-22 September 25, 2016 Union University Church Reverend Laurie DeMott In the gospels, the Pharisees are usually the bad guys. Every hero needs an arch enemy to battle and so the gospel writers give Jesus the Pharisees. It is important to remember that in real life not all the Pharisees were as bad as … More Who’s in Your Pocket?

Psalm 119:33-48, Romans 15:4 September 18, 2016 Union University Church Reverend Laurie DeMott Picture yourself for a moment walking along a rocky shore with a child about six years old.  Maybe you spent a day this summer in such a fashion exploring tide pools with your child, or grandchild, or niece or nephew, so imagine … More The Authority of Story

Luke 11:3-4 September 4, 2016 Union University Church Reverend Laurie DeMott As I write this, I am breathing in the delightful scent of bread baking in the oven, a smell that returns me to my childhood.  Every Saturday morning my mother would bake enough bread to feed our family of seven throughout the coming week.  … More The Things for Which We Hunger