A Time of Centering – lectio divina 19 Aug 2013 | 08:23 pm

O Lord, our Sovereign, how majestic is your name in all the earth…when I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars that you have established; what are human beings that yo...

Renewed 5 Aug 2013 | 02:20 am

Aah, renewal leave! It sounds so wonderful, doesn’t it? And, it’s already over and I am back. So first, I want to say thank you to all of you for allowing me this time away. I wouldn’t characterize dr...

Words from Tyler Sit… 26 Jul 2013 | 07:11 am

“For six years you shall sow your land and gather in its yield; but the seventh year you shall let it reset and lie fallow…” (Exodus 23:10-11a) Among the many classes I have taken for the past two ye...

The Community and Living Presence of God for Each Other 15 Jul 2013 | 05:59 am

Summer is a full, rich time for most of us, sometimes too full as parents run with kids here and there, and try to make sure each child lands where they are supposed to be! Here in our Good Sam family...

1979 – Monroe Cty, TN 9 Jul 2013 | 09:06 am

An Invitation to Conversation on Reconciling Space 24 Jun 2013 | 09:09 pm

For the past 18 years, Good Samaritan has identified itself as a reconciling congregation. As a reconciling congregation, we have taken an intentional stand that is in opposition to the United Methodi...

Prayers for VBS 11 Jun 2013 | 05:35 am

When guests arrive at your front door and then stay awhile, your gracious hospitality can make all the difference. With over 160 children plus their families coming through our church doors on June 17...

Time Travel 28 May 2013 | 04:30 pm

I realize that this is a clear indication that I have been watching too much Dr. Who (a science-fiction, time travel television show currently showing on BBC) these days, but I’m having a bit of an is...

In The Midst of Change 14 May 2013 | 07:39 pm

As someone said, the one unchanging thing in life is that there will be change. Here at Good Samaritan we live with each other’s changing lives, celebrating graduating seniors, or grieving for each ot...

Root Bound 30 Apr 2013 | 01:31 am

I’m a little worried about the plants in my greenhouse. I go down every morning to water them, and find myself repeatedly explaining why they are still stuck in the little containers I planted them in...