Programmed to Praise

A sermon preached at Calvary Presbyterian Church June 2, 2024 Introduction to Worship The Westminster Shorter Catechism, one of our foundational documents in our Book of Confessions, asks this question:  Q: What is the chief end of humanity? A: Our chief end is to glorify God and enjoy him forever. Today we’ll be talking about…

It’s Not the Things

A devastating wind storm went through the Spokane area a little over a week ago. Pictures and updates can be found here. My parents were without power for a week, but extended family members took them in and they are okay. I am thankful. Our family’s lake cabin, which my grandparents purchased many, many years…

Autumn Gratitude

Autumn has always been my favorite season. Growing up in Spokane, the South Hill is always a lovely place to be in Autumn.  I found this photo gallery of Manito scenes in the Autumn. Gorgeous. I loved crunching through the deep piles of leaves on my walk to and from school. I loved building houses…

For Goodness’ Sake

Galatians 3:23-29 A sermon preached by Deanna Watson at Southminster Presbyterian Church in Boise, Idaho. June 23, 2013 There is a dichotomy between the two diverse pathways described in Galatians.  Before Jesus, when we were bound by, and held in custody by the law.  And then, when Jesus came, we were freed from the bondage…