What do we do when the way forward appears impossible? Reflecting on Exodus 14, Pastor Mark explores God’s solidarity with the oppressed, the courage liberation requires, and the God who keeps making a way through ordinary and extraordinary means.
Continue reflecting on “A Way Where There Is No Way” with questions about fear, freedom, faithful action, justice, and trusting the God who keeps loving us back to life.
What happens when God calls us beyond the familiar without handing us a map? Pastor Mark reflects on Abram, the current of God’s providential love, and the difference between seeking blessing and becoming one.
Continue reflecting on “What Is Already Blessed?” with questions about trust, calling, service, and recognizing where God’s love is already moving.
Scripture: Genesis 9:8–17 So often when we read the Bible, familiarity is actually not our friend. It provides a challenge. That’s especially true with stories like Noah and the ark, which many of us have heard since we were little. It may be one of the first Bible stories that was ever read to us, […]
How can prayer carry us through a storm without shutting out our neighbors? Use these questions to explore the ark’s window, God’s care for creation, and the welcome we offer others.
What if Noah’s flood is not only a story of destruction, but also one of re-creation and grace? Pastor Mark reflects on second chances, forgiveness and God’s invitation to begin again.
Continue reflecting on Noah’s flood with questions about grace, forgiveness, repair, re-creation and God’s invitation to begin again.
What if faithful prayer includes questions, fear and even disagreement with God? In the final sermon of the “Disputing with God” series, Pastor Mark turns to Jesus in Gethsemane and the Spirit who meets us in our weakness.
Continue reflecting on Jesus’ prayer in Gethsemane with questions about honest faith, the Holy Spirit, fear-based images of God and the courage to trust that we are never left alone.
Roland Park Presbyterian Church is a local community of faith that was founded in 1901. RPPC is an inclusive and welcoming member congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and More Light Presbyterians as well as an Earth Care and Matthew 25 Congregation that is pursuing justice, practicing hospitality and engaging curious faith. RPPC worships together each Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
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