Love - Beach Theology

Re-awakening to Love: A Poem for Advent 4B

by Rachael Keefe

Love isn’t always what we think it is, nor is it always easy.

On Sabbatical Until September

by Rachael Keefe

On sabbatical until after Labor Day.

Unity and Liberation: A Sermon for Easter 7C on Acts 16:16-34 and John 17:20-26

by Rachael Keefe

Sermon Easter 7C Unity Liberation Acts 16:16-34 John 17:20-26

Doubt abounds when it should be unity and liberation. Pandemic. Mass shootings. War. Suicide. Super storms. Earthquakes. Floods. Drought. Disease.These events and many more things can cause us to question our faith. And they should. For centuries human beings have been blaming God for things we are often the cause of. We want God to … Read More

Paul, Peter, and Agape: A Sermon for Easter 3C on John 21 and Acts 9

by Rachael Keefe

Paul, Peter, Agape Sermon Easter 3C John 21 Acts 9

Jesus is still with us asking, “Do you agape me?” The church has yet to say, “Yes, Lord, I agape you and will nurture all that is yours without condition.”

Easter – No Idle Tale: A Sermon on Luke 24:1-12 and Acts 10:34-43

by Rachael Keefe

Easter No Idle Tale Sermon on Luke 24:1-12 and Acts 10:34-43

Honestly, it doesn’t matter what happened at that tomb so long ago. Faith is an act of resistance. Faith centers a God who promises new life. Faith trusts that new life can happen even in the face of an oppressive Empire.

Anointing Jesus: A Sermon on John 12:1-8 for Lent 5C

by Rachael Keefe

Anointing Jesus Sermon on John 12:1-8 Lent 5C

What would it mean for us today if we heard this passage as an invitation to extravagant love among those who are poor – in finances, in resources, and/or in spirit?