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Rev. Dr. Charissa Clark Howe
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Back to Galilee
On Easter morning, the empty tomb isn't the final destination—it’s the starting line. In this Easter message, Rev. Dr. Charissa Clark Howe explores the world-shaking events of Matthew 28:1–10 and the…
Those Who Remain
When confronted with the terrifying realities of the world, our deeply human instinct is to either scatter into isolation or draw our swords to fight. Yet, the cross calls us to an entirely different…
Palm Sunday: A Storm's Brewing
Does it feel like you're living in a brewing storm right now? We are caught in a clash of temperatures—between the profound hope of seeing "real church work" happen and the exhausting, terrifying…
Dropping Our Stones in a Hostile World
Is a heavy stone of judgment or a deep resentment weighing you down? In a world filled with hostility, cancel culture, and sharp disagreements, it’s incredibly tempting to grip our stones tightly and…
Refusing to Strip the Vines
If you grew up in Sunday School, you might picture Jesus blessing the children as a sweet, sentimental moment. But in the first-century world, children occupied one of the absolute lowest rungs of…
Together the Impossible is Possible
It has been a heavy week. When we are confronted with horrifying headlines, global crises, and the escalating realities of war, our first human instinct is often to retreat, pull the covers over our…
Make Yourself At Home
What does it really mean when we invite someone in and say, "Make yourself at home"? Is it a sterile, performative greeting where we guard the decorative towels and point out the drink coasters, or…
The Scrappy Underdog
We often treat our faith and our institutions like a perfectly manicured lawn—exhausting ourselves to keep everything orderly, respectable, and predictable. But what happens when the wine runs out…
Filling the Sanctuary
On this Ash Wednesday, Rev. Dr. Charissa Clark Howe reflects on the Parable of the Great Dinner in Luke 14:15–24. When the comfortable and secure make excuses to avoid the feast, the host doesn't…
The Terror of Transformation
We often think of "mountaintop experiences" as spiritual highs, but in Scripture, they are usually terrifying. On this Transfiguration Sunday, Rev. Dr. Charissa Clark Howe explores Matthew 17:1–9,…
Salt, Light, and the Fast that Feeds
We often curate our spiritual lives like a social media feed—cropping out the mess to present a picture of perfect piety. But God isn't scrolling for likes; God is looking for justice. In this sermon…
Time Out
Micah 6:8 is often treated as a comforting quote for a cross-stitch sampler, but in its original context, it is the dramatic verdict of a cosmic lawsuit where God pleads a case against humanity…
Casting Nets in Deep Darkness
When the headlines are heavy and the world feels overwhelming, it is validating to remember that even Jesus needed to withdraw after receiving bad news. But his retreat in Matthew 4:12–23 was not an…
How Long Must We Sing this Song?
When we are stuck in the "miry bog" of life's crises, patience feels impossible and the old songs of hope can feel worn out. Exploring Psalm 40:1–11 , this sermon challenges us to stop fighting the…
Giving up on fitting in
"Those who would support the terrorization of anyone — especially the terrorization of the vulnerable and those who stand with the vulnerable — Those who would support that terror in the name of…
S2026E1 Why wouldn't God say it like that?
We often miss God's voice because we expect it to sound a certain way—like a choir of angels or a clear, burning bush. But the story of Epiphany challenges our desire for a "correct" revelation by…
Incarnate
In a world dominated by the displacing decrees of emperors, fear often feels like the loudest voice in the room. Yet, the narratives of **Luke 2:1–20** and **John 1:1–14** reveal that God bypasses…
What Kind of New Thing?
When we are exhausted, God’s "new thing" can feel like a threat. Drawing on Matthew 11:1–11 and Isaiah 43:19–21, we see that hope is not a guarantee of easy outcomes, but the realization of God’s…
Do Not Fear
We embark on Advent in the realm of real, present anxiety, shaped by the historical context of Herod’s time. The central divine command guiding this journey is “Do not fear!”This episode delves into…
Christ the King Sunday: Canceling the Subscription to Chaos
Are you ready to cancel your subscription to adulthood? When the world feels overwhelmed by chaos, global instability, and the feeling of a "crumbling empire," it's easy to succumb to exhaustion and…
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