Author Archives: damenwesley

About damenwesley

Howdy, Briefly now; I'm an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ. I currently serve as Chaplain at Hastings College in Hastings, NE. Huzzah and again Huzzah!

The Dangers of Should

Posted on September 4, 2015 by damenwesley

Holy smokes it’s been awhile, eh?! I bet you never thought you’d see (or hear) another one of these again. But no such luck for you, my friend. Here is the Wednesday missive I gave this past week to a … Continue reading →

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Routine

Posted on June 9, 2014 by damenwesley

The Holy Spirit asks us to break our routine. So if nothing else, stop eating the same thing for breakfast every morning! Here is the sermon from Sunday, June 8, 2014. It is based on Acts 2:1-21. Peace and all … Continue reading →

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Pale Blue Dot

Posted on June 2, 2014 by damenwesley

According to Carl Sagan you exist on a “mote of dust suspended in a sunbeam.” That should probably make us think. If you want to see what all the fuss is about just do a google search for Pale Blue … Continue reading →

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Growing Into Salvation

Posted on May 19, 2014 by damenwesley

You’re not done. Not now. Not ever. Here is the sermon from Sunday, May 18, 2014. It is based on 1 Peter 2:2-10. Peace and all good, Damen 1 Peter 2:2-10 (NRSV) Like newborn infants, long for the pure, spiritual … Continue reading →

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No Book Unfinished

Posted on May 5, 2014 by damenwesley

The two disciples traveling to Emmaus in the shadow of heartache, pain, and confusion must have shared a bond we share with few others. The sermon from Sunday, May 4, 2014 explores what such relationships look like. The sermon is … Continue reading →

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The Safe Room

Posted on April 28, 2014 by damenwesley

Maybe Thomas was first and foremost Fearless Thomas. Here is the sermon from Sunday, April 27, 2014. It is based on John 20:19-31. Peace and all good, Damen John 20:19-31 (NRSV) When it was evening on that day, the first … Continue reading →

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Get Your Hands Dirty

Posted on April 23, 2014 by damenwesley

Sometimes its surprising how down to earth the Holy can be. Here is the sermon from Easter Sunday, April 20, 2014. It is based on John 20:1-18. Peace and all good, Damen John 20:1-18 (NRSV)  Early on the first day … Continue reading →

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Branches of Response

Posted on April 14, 2014 by damenwesley

Sometimes all you get to control is how you respond. Here is the sermon from Sunday, April 13, 2014. It is based on Matthew 21:1-11. Peace and all good, Damen Matthew 21:1-11 (NRSV) When they had come near Jerusalem and had reached … Continue reading →

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Why Did Jesus Die?

Posted on April 8, 2014 by damenwesley

There are many ways to interpret the meaning and significance of Jesus’ death. Maybe it’s not really about you at all. Or, then again, maybe it is. Here is the sermon from Sunday, April 6, 2014. It is based on … Continue reading →

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Does Jesus Live in Your Heart?

Posted on March 31, 2014 by damenwesley

Jesus asks us to do a lot of things. Maybe we should focus a little more on those instead of the ones that just sound right to us. Here is the sermon from Sunday, March 30, 2014. It is based … Continue reading →

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