Saint Paul UMC

David Lux continues a series inspired by Rob Bell's book, "What We Talk about when We Talk about God." We try to understand God, but God is always more than any one person or any one group or any one religion can comprehend fully. God is ahead of us, leading all people to fullness of life.

David Lux continues a series inspired by Rob Bell's book, "What We Talk about when We Talk about God." We often talk about what happens after we die. All are welcomed in God's love, and God brings us all home eventually. Even more important is how we live now.

David Lux continues a series inspired by Rob Bell's book, "What We Talk about when We Talk about God." We often talk about what happens after we die. All are welcomed in God's love, and God brings us all home eventually. Even more important is how we live now.

David Lux continues a series inspired by Rob Bell's book, "What We Talk about when We Talk about God." We often pray for God to be with us. But God is always "with" - it's a basic quality of who God is.

David Lux continues a series inspired by Rob Bell's book, "What We Talk about when We Talk about God." Some people judge others on the basis of vulgar words. But God judges on the basis of vulgar actions, such as refusing to care for the poor.

David Lux continues a series inspired by Rob Bell's book, What We Talk about when We Talk about God. He celebrates the wondrous ways that God is at work and affirms that evolution, and science in general, do not conflict with religious faith.

David Lux begins a series inspired by Rob Bell's book, What We Talk about when We Talk about God. God is present and active in our lives even before we are conscious of it, moving us toward a deeper awareness of the Holy.

The amazing message of Christianity is that we don't have to earn God's favor - we are God's family. Holy Spirit is God's presence leading, teaching, and adopting us as family.

A central part of our calling as Christians is to love God. The daily practices of the Christian life are ways of cultivating that love for God and for neighbor.

On the day of the Lincoln Marathon, David Lux reflects on life as a race. He remembers those killed and hurt in the Boston bombing, and gives tribute to first responders and all who help in time of need.

The Christian life is a call to live life open to all new possibilities God offers. This sometimes means rethinking our comfortable assumptions about religion and what the Bible teaches.

David Lux answers questions raised by confirmation students.

Easter is not just one day in spring. It is a season, a lifestyle. Jesus invites us to re-engage in life. David Lux tells the inspiring story of Medal of Honor winner Chaplain (Capt.) Emil Kapaun .

Easter Sunday is about the resurrection of Jesus. This Sunday is about our resurrection. Jesus came to the disciples, but Thomas wasn't there, and needed to experience the Risen Christ for himself.

The Easter message is "Christ is Risen." Goodness is stronger than evil. Light shines in the darkness. David tells a story from Tattoos on the Heart by Gregory Boyle.

Jesus came into Jerusalem, but not in the way people expected. He came humbly and upset expectations. God comes to us today in ways we don't expect. This series is inspired by the film The Way, by Emilio Estevez and starring Martin Sheen.

Home is not just the place we are most familiar with. It is the place where extravagant love is practiced. God is always ready to welcome us home. This series is inspired by the film The Way, by Emilio Estevez and starring Martin Sheen. David Lux mentions the book Tattoos on the Heart, by Fr. Gregory Boyle.

God invites us to take a higher way - a way of pardon, of renewal, of invitation, of celebration. It is a way of humility, of making amends. Gary D. Schmidt, Okay for Now. The film, The Way, by Emilio Estevez and starring Martin Sheen, serves as a backdrop for this series.

The journey of faith has obstacles and challenges. The backdrop for this series is the film, "The Way," by Emilio Estevez and starring Martin Sheen.

This begins the Saint Paul Lenten series by David Lux. The backdrop for this series is the film, "The Way," by Emilio Estevez and starring Martin Sheen. The journey of faith begins with wandering. Jesus began his ministry in the wilderness, facing the temptation to seize glory, perform the spectacular miracle.

Joy is more than accidental happiness. In fact, we can create our happiness and experience joy even in the midst of trials. Conclusion of David Lux's series based on the book, The Passionate Jesus, by Peter Wallace.

Grief is a natural response to loss. It can overwhelm and paralyze, but it can also be an opening to hope. Part of David Lux's series based on the book, The Passionate Jesus, by Peter Wallace.

Fear need not paralyze us, but can energize us to action, to love, and to a deeper faith. Part of David Lux's series inspired by "The Passionate Jesus," by Peter Wallace.

Anger is a complement to the love Jesus expressed. Anger comes from a passion for the right, a passion for justice. A look at several times Jesus got angry.

Love is the bedrock of who Jesus was and what he did. Love is a verb, more than a feeling.

David Lux begins a new series exploring the emotions Jesus expressed and that people expressed toward Jesus. He draws on insights from the book, The Passionate Jesus, by Peter Wallace

Every day is a holy gift from God, and we make each day holy by embracing God's gift.

A simple, beautiful telling of the Christmas Story. Nothing is impossible for God. The gift of vulnerable love changes everything far more than any other power in the universe.

In Christ, the Word of God, we have received grace upon grace. The undeserved gift of grace brings gratitude, and this transforms life.

A beautiful and moving reflection on God's presence with us in the midst of the horror of the shooting at Sandy Hook School in Newtown, Connecticut

Two famous Josephs in the Bible are examples of the courage that God gives: Joseph of Egypt served the Pharoah and helped his brothers and father. Joseph of Bethlehem took Mary as his wife.

In Christ God embraces human life. Like Mary, we are embraced by possibility and invited to respond to God's invitation to take a risk on life.

The "kingdom of God" is wherever people are living fully, loving God and loving neighbor.

The Bible tells many stories of God bringing life where it seems impossible. One of these is the story of Hannah, mother of the prophet Samuel.

The courage and faith displayed by Ruth is still seen today in the courage, grace, and gratitude of our honored Veterans.

God invites us to appreciate who we are and where we are in the present moment. And God transforms the moment into new opportunities and new life.

God often brings healing to our lives as we give ourselves in helping others.

As we follow Jesus, we change people's lives. We bring hope and possibility to children.

God trust humans enough to allow us to make mistakes, and works in our lives to bring good, and strength and hope.

When Christians are true to their faith, they can transform the world. http://www.imaginenomalaria.org/

One mark of faith in God is humility. None of us can ever have God all figured out, so we honor the goodness, truth and beauty we find in others.

We often think courage is shown in the big, heroic acts. But people also show great courage in the simply, everyday acts of living.

Amid all the negative signs of political campaigns and world troubles, we look for good signs of God at work.

Jesus said it's not the traditions or rules we follow or disregard that make us clean or unclean - it's what comes from the inward self.

Following Jesus isn't the easiest road. When some of the crowds got disillusioned with Jesus he gave his close friends permission to leave, too. They said, "No, you're the one with the words of life."

Jesus invites us to shape our lives following his example - to "feed on his flesh."

What attracts humans to God? What do we mean when we say that Jesus draws all people to himself?

What's the secret of life? Relationships of love with God and each other.

God works the miracle of abundance when we open ourselves to relationship with friends and God. Our souls are restored.

God can't be boxed in to a "house," whether it's a church or temple, or a system of beliefs. Instead, God's people are God's dwelling place.

Our calling is to marry our passionate interests and intentions to actions so we become the hands and feet of Jesus, carrying the message to all.