Michael JunkroskiinPastor Michael’s IntersectEncouragement or: How I Learned to Stop Doomscrolling and Love the WorldI want to encourage you this week. More importantly, I want us to encourage each other by considering some facts. Yes, Virginia, there are…4d ago24d ago2
Michael JunkroskiinPastor Michael’s IntersectReligion Off The RailsHave you ever played with slot cars? As a kid, I had a phenomenal slot car track; four of us could race together. I spent hours in the…Oct 21Oct 21
Michael JunkroskiinPastor Michael’s IntersectStatus Quo, Devourer of SoulsThroughout human history, when someone dares to dream of a differently organized, more equitable civilization, they are usually berated…Sep 30Sep 30
Michael JunkroskiinPastor Michael’s IntersectLet’s Stay TogetherJesus often taught, as do many good teachers, by telling stories. His parables provoke and prod people into thinking differently about some…Sep 16Sep 16
Michael JunkroskiinPastor Michael’s IntersectGod’s FavoritesReading James’ letter to the early Jewish Jesus churches, one is struck by its pertinence — perhaps dismayed is a better word. Likely…Sep 91Sep 91
Michael JunkroskiinPastor Michael’s IntersectFill The NeedReligious people, theologians, and armchair existentialists sometimes argue over silly things that don’t improve humanity’s state…Sep 21Sep 21
Michael JunkroskiinPastor Michael’s IntersectOlympic FrustrationThe recently concluded Paris Olympics demonstrated the majesty of the human spirit and the wonders we can accomplish when working together…Aug 19Aug 19
Michael JunkroskiinPastor Michael’s IntersectAD: The Age of DecencyScholars sometimes divide human history into two general epochs: BCE, before the Common Era, and CE, the Common (or Current) Era. However…Aug 5Aug 5
Michael JunkroskiinPastor Michael’s IntersectThe Miracle WorkersI’ve always been drawn to Jesus as an example of what happens when we mere humans allow ourselves a passionate relationship with God…Jul 291Jul 291