Open Our Hearts

Rev. Rebecca M Heilman-Campbell Philippians 2:19 – 3:1 Have you all been keeping up with the World Cup these last few weeks? Our household loves it. We donned our Brazil jerseys and cheered on Vinius Jr and even Neymar when he came back into the game. When Brazil...

Be of One Mind

Rev. Nick Cheek Romans 12:1-3, 9-17 and Philippians 2:1-11 Someone once joked, “Put two Southerners in a room and you’ll get three opinions.” It’s true. Southerners can debate barbecue for hours. Eastern North Carolina or Lexington style. Vinegar or...

Suffering, Perseverance, and Hope

Rev. Nick Cheek Romans 5: 1-11 and Philippians 1: 12-30 Going through seminary, I worked as a chaplain at Presbyterian Hospital. I was stationed in the emergency room, behavioral health, and the ICU – and I also spent time on call once or twice a week for...

Knock Knock

Rev. Nick Cheek  Knock, Knock”  Luke 11:1-13   Knock, knock. Who’s there? Luke. Luke who? Luke through the peephole and find out. Knock, knock.Who’s there? Noah. Noah who? Noah good place we can find an ark around here? Knock knock. Who’s there? To....

Who Deserves Mercy?

Rev. Nick Cheek Luke 6:27-37 and Jonah 4:1-11 Has anyone ever watched the ’90s hit sitcom, Seinfeld? I love it! There are two characters in the show who provide most of the comic relief, George and Kramer. In one episode, they are invited to a party at a Manhattan...