Speaker: Michael Owens

Most people are pretty familiar with the story of Noah and the flood. In fact, when we even hear the name Noah, we almost immediately think “flood.”  For many, that seems like a gross overreaction… read more

We think about qualifications all the time…for jobs, to get on a team, to get into a college…for lots of things.  What about service?  Qualified to serve?  That sounds crazy.  You should just need to… read more

There are things that are part of our experience which if we do not share them, others and other generations will not know them. We are okay if some of those things are not passed… read more

In life, we are constantly seeking to emphasize things. We do so with architecture and buildings. We do so with language and printed text. We do so with movies and even with fashion. The problem… read more

We often assume that some things are taken care of, that certain “bases are covered.”  We do so with small things like whether we have our keys or if a bill is paid.  We also… read more

There are some things that make sense to be afraid of. Lions, tigers, bears, oh my! What about babies? Who would be afraid of a baby? Today we’re going to see that Herod the Great… read more

How do you feel about what you’re doing?  Well, it depends on what you are doing.  How did the angels feel in talking to the shepherds?  We need to figure out exactly what they were… read more

How do you think someone feels?  How do you even answer that, after all, you can’t see someone else’s feelings. What you can, however, see are someone’s actions. Truth be told, those actions are often… read more

Christmas evokes feelings like joy, warmth, and excitement, along with traditions such as music, decorations, and family gatherings. But what about those directly involved in the Christmas story, like Mary? How did she feel when… read more