As we used to say on the playground, close only counts in horse shoes and hand grenades. How close are you to the Kingdom of God? We explore that question in this episode of TURNING HOME called "You're Getting Close".

The blind beggar Bartimaeus and "Lucky" the dog have a lot in common as we hear in this episode of TURNING HOME.

If you're not sure you want to know the answer, maybe it's best not to ask the question. James and John asked anyway. Jesus said, in essence, "Be Careful What You Ask For". That's the subject of this episode of …

What do you do when you get to "The Fork in the Road"? The late Yogi Berra would say, "take it!" What did the rich young ruler in Mark's gospel do? Find out in this edition of TURNING HOME.

We celebrate World Communion Sunday with the story of "The Family Table" of God, where there is a place for everyone! It's on this edition of TURNING HOME.

God's grace is prevenient, justifying and sanctifying. It's amazing! And we find out what all of that means in this episode of TURNING HOME called "Saved...Again!"

The best way to be a leader in discipleship is by following. But don't just follow anybody. Follow the leader--Jesus Christ. Peter learned that the hard way. Hear the story on Turning Home. (SUBSCRIBE using your email ad...

You might know everything there is to know about Jesus, but what is your opinion of him? That's what he is asking in this edition of TURNING HOME called "That's Your Opinion".

Most of us want a full meal deal, not just crumbs from the table. But a mongrel woman from the Mediterranean coast found out those crumbs are sufficient when they come from the Master.

How clean are your hands? Doesn't matter to Jesus. How clean is your heart? That's what matters in the Kingdom of God. Hear about in this episode of TURNING HOME entitled "Dirty Hands."

A disciple of Christ must come well-armed if he/she is to win the battle over evil in our world today. How's your spiritual armor these days? Paul gives us a checklist in this episode of TURNING HOME called "A Disciple's …

What's the diff between a "doer" and a "hearer" of the WORD? To James, there's a lot! It's the subject of this TURNING HOME called "Doing Jesus."

Think you know what the miracle is in the story of Jesus feeding the 5000? Maybe it's not what you thought! Check it out in this episode of TURNING HOME called "Lose Your Lunch for Jesus".

"God's Fire" is different from any kind of fire we can produce, It's awesome! But before we ask for it, we've got to know how to prepare for it. Find out how Elijah did it in this episode of TURNING …

We can never be "Good 'Nuff" to merit the love of God...unless we fall under the yoke of Jesus Christ. That's what we talk about in this edition of Turning Home.

When Jesus comes around, you can expect change to come with him. That's what happened in this story that Luke tells when a whole town was witness to some flying pigs and at least one changed life. "When Pigs Fly" …

We've sewn some seeds these past four years in Lecompton, KS. Now it's time to retire and see what becomes of them. "Seeds Over the Septic Tank" is my last sermon at LUMC and is this episode of Turning Home.

Jesus asked this question of himself, then answered it in the same breath. "Who's Your Mama" and your brother and your sister? Take a listen on this edition of Turning Home.

In this episode of Turning Home we celebrate our adoption by Abba, our beloved Father. "Who's Your Daddy?" is a question to which God has an answer.

There were birth pangs, contractions, "Moans and Groans" as the Church was being born. In this Turning Home Pentecost message, we look at how the post-COVID Church might look.

The ascension of Jesus doesn't get a lot to press, but it was important, if for no other reason than it gives us a point of reference as to where he will return. That would be out "As Far As …

A Mother's Day message from Luke along the lines of the Christmas movie "Home Alone". It's an epic parenting fail on Mother Mary and Father Joseph's part when they leave 12-yr-old Jesus behind in Jerusalem! Hear about it in ...

If you've ever been the one left on the sidelines after a school yard pick, you know how bad that feels. It feels much better to be chosen, doesn't it? And so we are--"Chosen"--by Jesus, as we hear in this …

We just got an Miniature Australian Shepherd puppy named "Buddy". He's a pretty good shepherd but nothing like the good and worthy shepherd we find in Jesus Christ. He is the G-O-A-T of shepherds! Hear about it in this ed...