TOGETHER IN WORSHIP
It’s a truth of our faith, really. Sometimes we don’t want to hear the hard things. We just want to feel good.
DO GOOD. FEEL GOOD. BE GOOD.
I’ve learned why I should care: I’m really not so different than those I’ve been blessed to serve.
CRAZY LOVE OF GOD
They tell us about God’s love.
First, God’s love is crazy love.
Second, God’s love is not fair.
LOVE IS A VERB
…most of our communication was done through intent. Smiles, a pat on the back, laughter and gestures of appreciation. Everything we did demonstrated love for one another.
WILLING DISCIPLES?
Jesus is ready to offer love and care, but we’re not willing to admit we need it.
FIX OUR EYES ON JESUS
Fix the blame, not the problem, and the other side is always to blame. But what if instead of fixing the blame we fixed our eyes on Jesus?
CENTERED IN COMMUNITY
Imagine if we re-centered ourselves in community with one another and God. If we earnestly called on the Holy Spirit and listened carefully and openly to what God’s up to so that we might renew our collective energy and commitment to grow in faith and carry on the work of Jesus Christ here and now in this place with the Spirit as our guide.
CONFESSION
Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. – Psalm 51:1
TRANSFIGURATION & PREPARATION
It is a much-needed burst of glory and hope before we enter the austerity of Lent. Transfiguration Sunday is your reminder that it’s time to get your heart, mind, and life ready for what is to come.
ALL ARE WORTHY
We often try to decide for Jesus who his worthy of his love and care. We are especially good at finding reasons why we, or people like us, deserve Jesus’ special attention and concern.
RACIAL EQUITY TASK FORCE
I don’t think of myself as naïve, foolish, or bad for not knowing more previously; I understand that my own understanding continues to evolve and grow through my personal internal work, the great teaching and example of others, and by the grace of God.
THE RULE OF LOVE…
Thinking about yourself and your own sabbath rest—what do you find life-giving? Is there something you can do today that will fill you up and remind you of God’s love?
HIKING WITH THE GUYS
A group of men, equally bundled, stood in the parking lot. Beneath the fur-lined hats and masks I could see eyes that were hungry for human interaction in 3-dimensions.
WHEN JESUS SHOWS UP AT WORK
It was just another day at the office when Jesus showed up.
Can you meet Jesus in YOUR workplace?
What happens when we meet Jesus?
POWER OF PRAYER
Please hear me say, now and always: there is no just when it comes to prayer.
PAY ATTENTION TO GOD
If we believe that God can work in and through any situation – and we do – then we must pay attention for God’s call even in this time of chaos and panic. To what does God call you in this time?
