In the rich tapestry of Christian faith, there are often different but equally passionate voices defining what a healthy spiritual life should look like.

We are not just criticizing the outside; we are changing ourselves and that influences the world around us.

In almost every sermon at Edgewater Presbyterian Church that I’ve delivered, I sneak in a mention of our Scottish grandmother, Rose.

Every single one of us here has a gift. Not a single person in this sanctuary is without one. The trouble is, we often don’t see our own worth. We assume someone else is more qualified, more talented, more important. But that’s not how God works.

If you’ve ever wondered why so many Presbyterian churches have numbers in their names, it’s because the tradition reflects both history and growth.

Each one of us has a choice to make in how we get involved.  Some of us will protest.  Some of us will write.  Some of us will simply resist by living our lives in spite of our challenge.

We learn from one another, collaborate on mission projects, and discern together how to serve God faithfully in our time and place.

On this National Coming Out Day, we lift up all your children who have found the courage to live truthfully and openly.