A monologue sermon on Mark 10: 35-45 St. John came to visit us at church this week as we explored living our life for God. You can experience the whole story here. … [Read more...]
Sermons & Musings from Rev. Mary Beene
Rev. Mary Beene served at Windsor Presbyterian Church since from February 2020 through April 2026. She has moved into a vital role serving the Presbyterian Church (USA) nationally. We are excited for her new ministry and mission. Below are some past posts of hers.
Prior to that she founded a spiritual direction practice Openings: Let the Spirit In in Savannah, GA. She continues her work as a spiritual director as well as pastor, and speaks and leads retreats as she can.
In addition to an M.Div from Boston University School of Theology, Rev. Beene has an M.P. A. in Organizational Development from American University in Washington, DC. She is also trained in spiritual direction by The Shalem Institute in Washington, DC and is a Georgia Certified Civil Mediator. Her special interests include the connection between God’s creation and spirituality, creative prayer practices and spiritual writing and autobiography.
She lives in Windsor with her husband, Eric, and son, Isaac.
How is Your Soul Today?
October 4, 2021
A sermon on James 5: 13-20 When I understood less about God and prayer – and this wasn’t just as a child – I thought this as an adult many times too – prayer seemed like a way to get what I wanted from God. And we can read James that way. I’m suffering, so let me pray to take that suffering away. I’m in a good place, let me … [Read more...]
Gentle Wisdom
September 30, 2021
A sermon on James 3: 13-18 The worlds wisdom can leave us feeling a little battered. What does it look like, feel like to experience wisdom that comes from God, wisdom that is gentle? To hear the whole sermon, click here. … [Read more...]
Still Storming
September 30, 2021
A sermon on John 6: 14-21 There's a promise we have from Jesus as we set off across what is sure to be stormy journeys, we wonder how will we ever do it alone. Jesus, how will you get there with us – you aren’t in our boat and we’re very afraid. But Jesus is promising – just go ahead, don’t worry. God will take care of this. And somehow, … [Read more...]
Epiphany in July
September 30, 2021
A sermon on Matthew 2: 1-12 Herod is NOT a great guy. To find out more, check out the full sermon here. … [Read more...]
It’s Only A Story – Christmas In July
September 30, 2021
A Christmas In July sermon on Luke 2: 1-20 Merry Christmas! I am very aware that we’re not exactly used to celebrating Christmas around here with the windows wide open and another HOT day on the horizon – but that’s exactly what this Christmas in July celebration is all about – one pastor calls it “disclocation” but fortunately no joint … [Read more...]
Who Touched Me
September 30, 2021
A sermon on Mark 5: 24b - 34 There’s just something magical, healing and right about being able to touch appropriately – a hug from our child, holding hands with a spouse, a kiss on the top of a baby’s head. We can certainly after the past year appreciate when a touch is good, and we can ask for that kind of healing touch from Jesus. But … [Read more...]
Who is This?
September 30, 2021
A sermon on Mark 4: 35-41 The One who was there as the world was created, there at the moment we were born, there at every moment of our lives, this one so beyond who we are cares. And yes, God cares when we are perishing, and when it only seems like we are in danger. God cares when we are tired, and afraid, and … [Read more...]
Just Say It
September 30, 2021
A sermon on Mark 4: 26-34 My favorite books are fantasy novels – take me on an adventure. Teach me about this world by showing me something so far beyond this world that it all seems like magic. Jesus doesn’t really go in that direction. He tells his stories about things the members of his audience might relate to, farming, sheep, baking … [Read more...]
It Burns
September 30, 2021
A Sermon on Isaiah 6: 1-8 There’s a lot of debate out in the world about heaven and hell. Strict Bible literalists will say there must be a hell, why else would the Bible speak of a place of burning and gnashing of teeth. I myself am a big proponent that much of the Bible is metaphor or at least visionary language since the ancient … [Read more...]
