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Judas Iscariot is the preeminent antagonist in scripture. Unfortunately over time his name and story has been used as fuel for antisemitism, othering, and hatred. This week we'll talk about our penchant for making enemy out of those we do not understand,
This week our God Stories takes us to a priest who finds himself pressured to provide answers in the midst of much uncertainty. Often when things are not going well, when anxiety and fear take over, we want certainty, assurances, and a concrete sign that
How would we describe our being Christian without using the many well worn words, cliches, and churchy language? This week join Dr. Jim Keck on Digital and at 8:15am to engage in a conversation about being Christian, what it looks like, and how to talk ab
Literary critics will tell you that a truly great novel or story will "display not tell." That is, the power of a story is not in moments of explicit explanation but when something is conveyed through the actions of the characters. During Lent we will exp
A proverbial saying attributed to 19th Century British politician Lord Acton says "Absolute power corrupts absolutely." This week we'll explore the story of Haman to discuss power, its uses, its pitfalls, and its promise towards a more just world where hu
Literary critics will tell you that a truly great novel or story will "display not tell." That is, the power of a story is not in moments of explicit explanation but when something is conveyed through the actions of the characters. During Lent we will exp
The book of Judges contains some of the most interesting and disturbing stories in all of scripture. Many of them would make for great Soap Opera material. This week we'll hear the story of Delilah, her love affair with Sampson, and her decision to betray
Literary critics will tell you that a truly great novel or story will "display not tell." That is, the power of a story is not in moments of explicit explanation but when something is conveyed through the actions of the characters. During Lent we will exp
In the first week of our series we discuss the realities of family feuds, the difficulties of family relationships, and the good news in the midst of the most troubling family stories.
In the gospels we hear about a supernatural encounter that the disciples had where Jesus meets with Moses and Elijah, two of the great figures in ancient Israel. This encounter has Jesus being "transfigured," changed in appearance in a way that points to
There is a catch phrase, or maybe it could be called a spiritual mantra, that First-Plymouth has used for decades: Life is Good, Let it Go and Be happy Now. On the digital service and at the 8:15am service, Dr. Keck will explore the possibility that it ha
Using the Super Bowl and 1st Timothy 4, Dr. Jim Keck will describe how both religion and football tap into the human need for striving and intensity. While Jim was a remarkably lousy football player, he will explore how the popularity of football and reli