Archive for April 2013

April 28, 2013 I Kings 10: 17-23 Pine Valley Christian Church Rev. David Hansen Ivory, Apes and Peacocks We have all heard about the wisdom of Solomon. At the beginning of his reign God appeared to Solomon in a dream and God said, “Ask what I shall give you?” (I Kings 3:5). It was an…

We will celebrate Earth Sunday next Sunday, April 28th. As you prepare for this celebration and for the coming of spring, let me share with you a few thoughts on things we can each do to respect and protect the integrity of God’s creation: 1. Make a commitment to reduce your carbon footprint. Drive less…

In times of stress and distress we turn to prayer for comfort, hope and healing. Prayer is a way to identify with and participate in the life of God through the Spirit and to bring healing to the pathologies that are in and around us. The reality principle of prayer is the recognition that all…

April 14, 2013 Luke 4: 14-22 Pine Valley Christian Church Rev. David Hansen I have never preached a sermon or given a meditation on abortion before. This is a first for me and perhaps also for you. I decided to do this today for a number of reasons.  The South Wind Women’s Center, which offers…

Spring training is over and the new baseball season is underway. The Kansas City Royals are off to a great start and stand at the top of their division. Meanwhile, my Milwaukee Brewers are at the bottom of the heap in their division. As a child growing up in Wisconsin I went to see the…