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Every once in a while, we are reminded to refocus and remember why we became Christians in the first place. Stella talks about reclaiming your ministry and her call to serve the Church at the Bottom of the Stairs. Readings from Romans call us back to the heart of the gospel.

As we prepare to observe All Saints Day, Stella shares some saint and angel theology and proposes Patron Saints for those living on the edge - Aaron the priest, Jude the lonely, and Simeon with his blessed eyes. Exodus 28, Hebrews 12, and Revelation 21 provide Biblical insight.

In the season of Halloween and a contentious presidential election, we get some perspective on evil and the devil, cutting through the legends and the folklore to find what we need. We widen the lens on James 4:7 and 1 Peter 5:8 for encouragement to protect ourselves when we are vulnerable in life’s in-betweens.

Sometimes we have to resist the urge to clean up and calm things down. God creates in chaos, so sometimes living on the edge means living in chaos. Stella shares Psalm 42 and Genesis 1 to give us peace and perspective when we are restless in life’s mess.

Pastor Stella talks about living on the edge when you don't yet have a place a the table. Transition seasons can feel like a bad game of musical chairs.

In the second video in the podcast, Living on the Edge of Art, Pastor Stella imagines what she would say to Eve after she steps into the harsh light of life outside Eden. Living through transition in life and faith can be hard when you are taking the first steps.

In the first episode of the podcast, Stella shares some background on her life as a failed art student and dealing with the grief of finding herself spiritually homeless.

Rev. Stella Burkhalter shares stories of her transition to ranch life near Art, Texas. She draws on Scripture and her experience as a Methodist pastor, teacher, blogger and artist to encourage people in going through change, just barely holding on, or not yet where they want to be in life and faith.

A Reading Guide for the second half of the Book of Acts. Pastor Stella guides you through reading as part of a year-long journey through the Bible using 40 words as guides.

Pastor Stella's reading guide for the Gospel of Luke. Part of the series, The Bible in 40 Words.

A reading guide from Pastor Stella for the Gospel of Matthew with the word "Messiah" as a focus. Part of the year-long series reading thorough the Bible.

Bonus video on the journey through The Bible in 40 Words. Pastor Stella fills in the blank between the Old and New Testaments, what has sometimes been called "The 400 Year Silence."

A Reading Guide in the series, The Bible in 40 Words. Pastor Stella encourages you to continue reading the minor prophets of the Old Testament. This week's assignment is reading of Nahum-Malachi and reaching the end of the Old Testament. The word word consequences, as well as last week's word, faithfulness, are the focus for these readings.

A Reading Guide in the series, The Bible in 40 Words. Pastor Stella introduces "The 12," the minor prophets of the Old Testament in this week's reading of Hosea-Micah. The word faithfulness, as well as the word consequences, are the focus for these readings.

The Bible in 40 Words: Exile

The Bible in 40 Words: Vision

The Bible in 40 Words: Lament

The Bible in 40 Words: Broken

The Bible in 40 Words: Hope

Worship May 30

The Bible in 40 Words: Passion

The Bible in 40 Words: Righteous

The Bible in 40 Words: Prophecy

Worship Service for Sunday, May 30

Psalms of Worship

The Bible in 40 Words: Peace

A Reading from the Book of Job

Then Bible in 40 Words: Purpose

Worship Service April 18 - Esther finds her Purpose