Jeff Garrison Skidaway Island Presbyterian Church September 28, 2014 Matthew 18:10-14 In the early years of the 20th century, John Deere introduced a revolutionary corn planter that changed agriculture in our country. It was called the John Deere … Continue reading
Sermon series starting September 28th … Continue reading
“Moving beyond intentions begins by changing the questions we ask of ourselves. Instead of only asking what kind of person we wish to be (generous, faithful, disciple-like…) we also need to ask the less comfortable question of what we need … Continue reading
Jeff Garrison Skidaway Island Presbyterian Church Matthew 20:1-16 September 21, 2014 Our Old Testament reading this morning is often seen as the foundational text for marriage, and it is. But there is also something else important tucked into … Continue reading
On Sunday, September 28, I will begin a five part sermon series that will focus on the five parts of “shared ministry” that is outlined in my covenant with the Skidaway Island Presbyterian Church. In preparation for beginning this journey, I … Continue reading
Jeff Garrison Skidaway Island Presbyterian Church September 14, 2014 Matthew 18:21-35 Today, let’s consider what I think is the key to being the church in which Jesus envisioned. Jesus gave the church something which distinguishes us from para-church … Continue reading
Attached is an article that a friend suggested I read. It was published in FirstThings in March 2012. For over twenty years, Joseph Small was the director of the Presbyterian Church’s Office of Theology and Worship. Although Small primarily writes about … Continue reading
Barbara Brown Taylor, Learning to Walk in the Dark (New York: HarperCollins, 2014), 200 pages The title of this book intrigued me. I have long been a fan of Barbara Brown Taylor and have read most everything she’s published. An Altar … Continue reading
Jeff Garrison Skidaway Island Presbyterian Church Deuteronomy 1:34-45 September 7, 2014 As we’ve indicated earlier, today is traditionally called “Rally Day” in the church. The day signals the beginning of a new church school year. It’s a time … Continue reading
In Sunday’s sermon, I referenced this book. This is an updated book review (I read the book and wrote the original review in 2009). Scott Bader-Saye, Following Jesus in a Culture of Fear (Grand Rapids: Brazos Press, 2007), 169 pages … Continue reading
