Moving beyond debates about literalism or science, this week we focus on Genesis 1 as a poetic and theological proclamation—a “song” about God’s nature, creativity, and intent for the world. Eric unpacks how Genesis offers a hopeful alternative to the violent origin myths of the ancient world, presenting a God who creates through presence and peace, not chaos or conquest.
Rooted in both scripture and personal reflection, the sermon calls listeners to live as “Sabbath people”—those who embody God's image by practicing presence, community, and rest. Through meditations on love, vulnerability, and the invitation to resist consumer-driven rhythms, the message becomes both a reinterpretation of a sacred text and a practical call to wholeness in everyday life. This is not just a story about the beginning of the world—it’s an invitation to reimagine our place in it.
