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July 28 - This We Know: Promises for People of Faith & Doubt: God Can

“‘What is impossible for mortals is possible for God.’”
(Luke 18:27)
May 17 - The Imperative of Inclusion

May 17 - The Imperative of Inclusion

“As they were going along the road, they came to some water; and the eunuch said, ‘Look, here is water! What is to prevent me from being baptized?’” (Acts 8:36)
May 10 - The Place of Possessions

May 10 - The Place of Possessions

“Now the whole group of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one claimed private ownership of any possessions, but everything they owned was held in common.”
(Acts 4:32)
May 3 - Images of Jesus: Savior

May 3 - Images of Jesus: Savior

“For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and him crucified.”
(1 Corinthians 2:2)
April 26 - Images of Jesus: Shepherd

April 26 - Images of Jesus: Shepherd

“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.”
(John 10:11)
April 19 - Images of Jesus: Host and Guest

April 19 - Images of Jesus: Host and Guest

“Then they told what had happened on the road, and how he had been made known to them in the breaking of the bread.”
(Luke 24:35)
April 12 - How Will We Know the Way?

April 12 - How Will We Know the Way?

“And you know the way to the place where I am going.”
(John 14:4)
April 5 - The Light Will Find You

April 5 - The Light Will Find You

“Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen.”
(Luke 24:5)
March 29 - The Shadow of The Cross

March 29 - The Shadow of The Cross

“Blessed is the coming kingdom of our ancestor David! Hosanna in the highest heaven!”
(Mark 11:10)
March 22 - The Shadow of Despair

March 22 - The Shadow of Despair

“Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord.”
(Psalm 130:1)
March 15 - The Shadow of Idols

March 15 - The Shadow of Idols

“He took the gold from them, formed it in a mold, and cast an image of a calf; and they said, ‘These are your gods, O Israel, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt!’”
(Exodus 32:4)
March 8 - The Shadow of Worry

March 8 - The Shadow of Worry

“He said to his disciples, ‘Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat, or about your body, what you will wear.’”
(Luke 12:22)
March 1 - The Shadow of Fear

March 1 - The Shadow of Fear

“And he said to them, ‘Why are you afraid, you of little faith?’ Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a dead calm.”
(Matthew 8:26)
February 22 - The Shadow of Temptation

February 22 - The Shadow of Temptation

“Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.”(Matthew 4:1)
February 15 - Shine Christ’s Light in the Darkness

February 15 - Shine Christ’s Light in the Darkness

“A bright cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud a voice said, ‘This is my Son, the Beloved; with him I am well pleased; listen to him!’”
(Matthew 17:5)
February 8 - The End of It All

February 8 - The End of It All

“And the one who was seated on the throne said, ‘See, I am making all things new.’ Also he said, ‘Write this, for these words are trustworthy and true.’”
(Revelation 21:5)
February 1 - The Lamb is Shepherd

February 1 - The Lamb is Shepherd

“...for the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd, and he will guide them to springs of the water of life, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.” (Revelation 7:17)
January 18 - Hymns of Dissent

January 18 - Hymns of Dissent

“And the four living creatures, each of them with six wings, are full of eyes all around and inside. Day and night without ceasing they sing, ‘Holy, holy, holy, the Lord God the Almighty, who was and is and is to come.’”
(Revelation 4:8)
January 11 - Eat This Book

January 11 - Eat This Book

“So I went to the angel and told him to give me the little scroll; and he said to me, ‘Take it, and eat; it will be bitter to your stomach, but sweet as honey in your mouth.’”
(Revelation 10:9)
January 4 - Holy Vision

January 4 - Holy Vision

“ ’I am the Alpha and the Omega,’ says the Lord God,
who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.”
(Revelation 1:8)
December 21 - An Invasion of Love

December 21 - An Invasion of Love

“And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth.”
(John 1:14)
December 14 - A Joyful Noise

December 14 - A Joyful Noise

“And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord...”
(Luke 1:46)
December 7 - Peace in the Wilderness

December 7 - Peace in the Wilderness

“Even tax collectors came to be baptized, and they asked him, ‘Teacher, what should we do?’“
(Luke 3:12)
November 30 - A Distant Hope

November 30 - A Distant Hope

“O that you would tear open the heavens and come down, so that the mountains would quake at your presence— “(Isaiah 64:1)
November 23 - What Kind of King?

November 23 - What Kind of King?

“When they came to the place that is called The Skull, they crucified Jesus there with the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. “
(Luke 23:33)
November 16 - Shooting Stars

November 16 - Shooting Stars

“...so that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine like stars in the world.” (Philippians 2:15)
November 9 - Radiant Reflectors

November 9 - Radiant Reflectors

“For it is the God who said, ‘Let light shine out of darkness,’ who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.”
(2 Corinthians 4:1-7)
November 2 - The Eclipse of Empathy

November 2 - The Eclipse of Empathy

“Jesus wept.”
(John 11:35)
October 26 - What Are People For?

October 26 - What Are People For?

“...what are human beings that you are mindful of them, mortals that you care for them?”
(Psalm 8:4)
October 19 - Anti-Social Century

October 19 - Anti-Social Century

“...love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor.” (Romans 12:10)
October 12 - Shallow Gospel

October 12 - Shallow Gospel

“Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus...” (Philippians 2:5)
October 5 - Making Space - Courage

October 5 - Making Space - Courage

“Then the master said to the slave, ‘Go out into the roads and lanes, and compel people to come in, so that my house may be filled.’”
(Luke 14:23)
September 28 - Keep Knocking - Justice

September 28 - Keep Knocking - Justice

“And will not God grant justice to his chosen ones who cry to him day and night? Will he delay long in helping them?”
(Luke 18:7)
September 21 - Take a Deep Breath - Prudence

September 21 - Take a Deep Breath - Prudence

“Whoever does not carry the cross and follow me cannot be my disciple.”
(Luke 14:27)
September 14 - Chill Out - Temperance

September 14 - Chill Out - Temperance

“Do you not know that in a race the runners all compete, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win it.”
(1 Corinthians 9:24)
September 7 - Live in the Light

September 7 - Live in the Light

“Then your light shall break forth like the dawn, and your healing shall spring up quickly; your vindicator shall go before you, the glory of the Lord shall be your rear guard.”
(Isaiah 58:8)
August 31 - What Was I Made For?

August 31 - What Was I Made For?

“After a long absence, the master of those three servants came back and settled up with them.”
(Matthew 25:19, The Message)
August 24 - Can We Talk About…Pride?

August 24 - Can We Talk About…Pride?

“Yet you do not even know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.”
(James 4:14)
August 17 - Can We Talk About…Wrath?

August 17 - Can We Talk About…Wrath?

“Be angry but do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger...”
(Ephesians 4:26)
August 10 - Can We Talk About…Envy?

August 10 - Can We Talk About…Envy?

“Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to me? Or are you envious because I am generous?”
(Matthew 20:15)
August 3 - Can We Talk About...Acedia?

August 3 - Can We Talk About...Acedia?

“...continue to walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith...”
(Colossians 2:6b-7a)
July 27 - Prayer

July 27 - Prayer

“Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding,
will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
(Philippians 4:6-7)
July 20 - Love Actually

July 20 - Love Actually

“No one has ever seen God; if we love one another, God lives in us, and his love is perfected in us.”
(1 John 4:12)
July 13 - Community in Christ

July 13 - Community in Christ

“For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ.”
(1 Corinthians 12:12)
July 6 - God’s Puzzling Kingdom

July 6 - God’s Puzzling Kingdom

“We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28)
June 29 - Fresh Fruit

June 29 - Fresh Fruit

“By contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against such things.”
(Galatians 5:22-23)
June 15 - One

June 15 - One

“...that they may all be one. As you, Father, are in me and I am in you, may they also be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me.”
(John 17:21)
June 8 - Walking In Fiery Footsteps

June 8 - Walking In Fiery Footsteps

“In the last days it will be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh,
and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,”
(Acts 2:14-21)
June 1 - Supposing Him to be the Gardener

June 1 - Supposing Him to be the Gardener

“He asked her, ‘Woman, why are you crying? Who is it you are looking for?’ Thinking he was the gardener, she said,
‘Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have put him, and I will get him.’” (John 20:15)
May 25 - A Scripture Sandwich

May 25 - A Scripture Sandwich

“He said to her, ‘Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace, and be healed of your disease.’”
(Mark 5:34)
May 18 - How To Get There

May 18 - How To Get There

“Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.”
(Colossians 3:14)
May 11 - Where We’re Going

May 11 - Where We’re Going

“And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, ‘See, the home of God is among mortals. He will dwell with them; they will be his peoples, and God himself will be with them;’”
(Revelation 21:3)
May 4 - Where We’ve Been

May 4 - Where We’ve Been

“Remember the long way that the Lord your God has led you these forty years in the wilderness, in order to humble you, testing you to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep his commandments.” (Deuteronomy 8:2)
April 27 - Transcendent Hospitality

April 27 - Transcendent Hospitality

“Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by that doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.”
(Hebrews 13:2)
April 20 - It Was Still Dark

April 20 - It Was Still Dark

“Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the tomb.”
(John 20:1)
April 13 - Protest of Palms

April 13 - Protest of Palms

“He answered, ‘I tell you, if these were silent, the stones would shout out.’”
(Luke 19:40)
April 6 - A Whisper In The Dark

April 6 - A Whisper In The Dark

“Now there was a great wind, so strong that it was splitting mountains and breaking rocks in pieces before the Lord,
but the Lord was not in the wind, and after the wind an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake,
and after the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire, and after the fire a sound of sheer silence.”
(1 Kings 19:11b-12)
March 30 - Before You Give Up…

March 30 - Before You Give Up…

“...even the darkness is not dark to you; the night is as bright as the day, for darkness is as light to you.”
(Psalm 139:12)
March 23 - Dark Night Of The Soul

March 23 - Dark Night Of The Soul

“Let the stars of its dawn be dark; let it hope for light, but have none; may it not see the eyelids of the morning—”
(Job 3:9)
March 16 - Who’s Afraid of the Light?

March 16 - Who’s Afraid of the Light?

“And this is the judgment, that the light has come into the world, and people loved darkness rather than light because their deeds were evil.”
(John 3:19)
March 9 - Weary to the Bone

March 9 - Weary to the Bone

“If I say, ‘I will not mention him, or speak any more in his name,’
then within me there is something like a burning fire shut up in my bones;
I am weary with holding it in, and I cannot.”
(Jeremiah 20:9)
March 2 - The Gift of Age

March 2 - The Gift of Age

“The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you.”
(2 Timothy 4:22)
February 23 - The Gift of Youthy

February 23 - The Gift of Youthy

“Let no one despise your youth, but set the believers an example in speech and conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. ”
(1 Timothy 4:12)
February 16 - The Power To Bless

February 16 - The Power To Bless

“Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you will be filled.”
(Luke 6:21)
February 9 - In The Place of God

February 9 - In The Place of God

“’So have no fear; I myself will provide for you and your little ones.’In this way he reassured them, speaking kindly to them.”
(Genesis 50:21)
February 2 - Dreamer: Joseph and His Brothers

February 2 - Dreamer: Joseph and His Brothers

“And they took Joseph to Egypt.”
(Genesis 37:28b)
January 26 - Pursuit: Jacob and Esau

January 26 - Pursuit: Jacob and Esau

“But Esau said, ‘I have enough, my brother; keep what you have for yourself.’”
(Genesis 33:9)
January 19 - Compassion: The Great Flood

January 19 - Compassion: The Great Flood

“When the bow is in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is on the earth.”
(Genesis 9:16)
January 12 - Restraint: Cain and Abel

January 12 - Restraint: Cain and Abel

“Then the Lord said to him, ‘Not so! Whoever kills Cain will suffer a sevenfold vengeance.’ And the Lord put a mark on Cain, so that no one who came upon him would kill him.”
(Genesis 4:15)
January 5 - Let Light Lead

January 5 - Let Light Lead

“When they had heard the king, they set out; and there, ahead of them, went the star that they had seen at its rising, until it stopped over the place where the child was.”
(Matthew 2:9)
December 29 - Holy Monotony

December 29 - Holy Monotony

“Then he went down with them and came to Nazareth and was obedient to them, and his mother treasured all these things in her heart.”
(Luke 2:51)
December 22 - Joseph: The Eyes of Love

December 22 - Joseph: The Eyes of Love

“When Joseph awoke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him; he took her as his wife...”
(Matthew 1:24)

December 15 - Mary: A Painful Joy

December 15 - Mary: A Painful Joy

“Then Mary said, ‘Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word.’ Then the angel departed from her.”
(Luke 1:38)

December 8 - Anna and Simeon: The Long Road to Peace

December 8 - Anna and Simeon: The Long Road to Peace

“‘Master, now you are dismissing your servant in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation...’”
(Luke 2:29-30)

December 1 - Elizabeth and Zechariah: A Hint of Hope

December 1 - Elizabeth and Zechariah: A Hint of Hope

“But the angel said to him, ‘Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you will name him John.’”
(Luke 1:13)
November 24 - Who Do You Listen To?

November 24 - Who Do You Listen To?

“You say that I am a king. For this I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice.”
(John 18:37:b)
November 17 - Imagine Second: The Only Reason to Give

November 17 - Imagine Second: The Only Reason to Give

“Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice.”
(Luke 17:15)
November 10 - Imagine Second: Stop, Look, Listen

November 10 - Imagine Second: Stop, Look, Listen

“Then he said, ‘Come no closer! Remove the sandals from your feet, for the place on which you are standing is holy ground.’”
(Exodus 3:5)
November 3 - Character Means Choosing: As for Us

November 3 - Character Means Choosing: As for Us

“‘Now if you are unwilling to serve the Lord, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served in the region beyond the River or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living; but as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.’”
(Joshua 24:15)
October 27 - Character Means Choosing: A Time for Courage

October 27 - Character Means Choosing: A Time for Courage

“But the people refused to listen to the voice of Samuel; they said, ‘No! but we are determined to have a king over us...’”
(1 Samuel 8:19)
October 20 - Character Means Choosing: No Enemies Here

October 20 - Character Means Choosing: No Enemies Here

“But I say to you that listen, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you...”
(Luke 6:27)
October 13 - Character Means Choosing: The Most Important Thing

October 13 - Character Means Choosing: The Most Important Thing

“...leave your gift there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother or sister, and then come and offer your gift.”
(Matthew 5:24)
October 6 - Church At The Crossroads: Table Manners

October 6 - Church At The Crossroads: Table Manners

“For I received from the Lord what I also handed on to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took a loaf of bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, ‘This is my body that is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.’”
(1 Corinthians 11:23-24)
September 29 - Church At The Crossroads: If Not Now

September 29 - Church At The Crossroads: If Not Now

“So we are ambassadors for Christ, since God is making his appeal through us; we entreat you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.”
(2 Corinthians 5:20)
September 22 - Church At The Crossroads: The Paradox of Wisdom

September 22 - Church At The Crossroads: The Paradox of Wisdom

“For God’s foolishness is wiser than human wisdom, and God’s weakness is stronger than human strength.”
(1 Corinthians 1:25)
September 15 - Church At The Crossroads: Be One

September 15 - Church At The Crossroads: Be One

“Now I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you be in agreement and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same purpose.”
(1 Corinthians 1:10)
September 8 - Repairing the Breach

September 8 - Repairing the Breach

“Your ancient ruins shall be rebuilt; you shall raise up the foundations of many generations; you shall be called the repairer of the breach, the restorer of streets to live in.”
(Isaiah 58:12)
September 1 - We of Little Faith

September 1 - We of Little Faith

“Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, ‘You of little faith, why did you doubt?’ When they got into the boat, the wind ceased. And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, ‘Truly you are the Son of God.’”
(Matthew 14:31)
August 25 - I Wish The Preacher Would Talk About... Hypocrites In The Pews

August 25 - I Wish The Preacher Would Talk About... Hypocrites In The Pews

“I do not understand my own actions.
For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate.”
(Romans 7:15)
August 18 - I Wish The Preacher Would Talk About... When God is Absent

August 18 - I Wish The Preacher Would Talk About... When God is Absent

“How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me?”
(Psalm 13:1)
August 11 - I Wish The Preacher Would Talk About... How God Calls

August 11 - I Wish The Preacher Would Talk About... How God Calls

“Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you, says the Lord.”
(Jeremiah 1:8)
August 4 - I Wish The Preacher Would Talk About... Does Prayer Work?

August 4 - I Wish The Preacher Would Talk About... Does Prayer Work?

“So I say to you, Ask, and it will be given you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you.”
(Luke 11:9)
July 28 - This We Know: Promises for People of Faith & Doubt: God Can

July 28 - This We Know: Promises for People of Faith & Doubt: God Can

“‘What is impossible for mortals is possible for God.’”
(Luke 18:27)
July 21 - This We Know: Promises for People of Faith & Doubt: The End is Life

July 21 - This We Know: Promises for People of Faith & Doubt: The End is Life

“Then he said to me, ‘It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To the thirsty I will give water as a gift from the spring of the water of life.’”
(Revelation 21:6)
July 14 - This We Know: Promises for People of Faith & Doubt: God Is Bigger

July 14 - This We Know: Promises for People of Faith & Doubt: God Is Bigger

“Can anyone withhold the water for baptizing these people who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?”
- Acts 10:47
July 7 - This We Know: Promises for People of Faith & Doubt: Called to Freedom

July 7 - This We Know: Promises for People of Faith & Doubt: Called to Freedom

“For freedom Christ has set us free. Stand firm, therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.”
- Galatians 5:1
June 30 - This We Know: Promises for People of Faith & Doubt: A Future with Hope

June 30 - This We Know: Promises for People of Faith & Doubt: A Future with Hope

“When you search for me, you will find me; if you seek me with all your heart.”
- Jeremiah 29:13
June 23 - This We Know: Promises for People of Faith & Doubt: A Front Row Seat

June 23 - This We Know: Promises for People of Faith & Doubt: A Front Row Seat

“...but Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs.’”
- Matthew 19:14
June 16 - This We Know: Promises for People of Faith & Doubt: You Belong

June 16 - This We Know: Promises for People of Faith & Doubt: You Belong

“Who will separate us from the love of Christ? Will hardship, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?”
- Romans 8:35
June 9 - This We Know: Promises for People of Faith & Doubt: God is with Us

June 9 - This We Know: Promises for People of Faith & Doubt: God is with Us

“For I know that my Redeemer lives,
and that at the last he will stand upon the earth.”
(Job 19:25)
June 2 - Light in the Darkness

June 2 - Light in the Darkness

“For it is the God who said, ‘Let light shine out of darkness,’ who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.”
(2 Corinthians 4:6)
May 26 - Imago Dei

May 26 - Imago Dei

“What are human beings that you are mindful of them, mortals that you care for them?” (Psalm 8:4)
May 19 - Rebuilding the Foundations: God and Our City

May 19 - Rebuilding the Foundations: God and Our City

“They shall build up the ancient ruins, they shall raise up the former devastations; they shall repair the ruined cities, the devastations of many generations.”
(Isaiah 61:4)
May 12 - Rebuilding the Foundations: Dangerously Lonely

May 12 - Rebuilding the Foundations: Dangerously Lonely

“If one member suffers, all suffer together with it; if one member is honored, all rejoice together with it.”
(1 Corinthians 12:26)
May 5 - You Were Made for Worship

May 5 - You Were Made for Worship

“Worthy is the Lamb that was slaughtered to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing!
(Revelation 5:12)
April 28 - Rebuilding the Foundations: Warning: Construction Area

April 28 - Rebuilding the Foundations: Warning: Construction Area

“These I will bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer; their burnt offerings and their sacrifices will be accepted on my altar; for my house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples.” (Isaiah 56:7)
April 21 - Rebuilding the Foundations: The Art of Neighboring

April 21 - Rebuilding the Foundations: The Art of Neighboring

"For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope."
(Jeremiah 29:11)
April 14 - Remembering Our Way Our of Exile

April 14 - Remembering Our Way Our of Exile

“Have you not known? Have you not heard?”
(Isaiah 40:28)
April 7 - Easter Living

April 7 - Easter Living

“A week later his disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were shut, Jesus came and stood among them and said, ‘Peace be with you.’”
(John 20:26)
March 24 - The Donkey is the Point

March 24 - The Donkey is the Point

“Jesus found a young donkey and sat on it...”
(John 12:14)
March 17 - A River in the Desert

March 17 - A River in the Desert

"Thus says the Lord, who makes a way in the sea, a path in the mighty waters..."
(Isaiah 43:16)
March 10 - The Wild Within

March 10 - The Wild Within

"Then Jacob woke from his sleep and said, 'Surely the Lord is in this place—and I did not know it!'"
(Genesis 28:16)
March 03 - The Threat of Life

March 03 - The Threat of Life

"He said to them, 'Why are you afraid? Have you still no faith?'"
(Mark 4:40)
February 25 - Is the Lord Among Us?

February 25 - Is the Lord Among Us?

"He called the place Massah and Meribah, because the Israelites quarreled and tested the Lord, saying, 'Is the Lord among us or not?'"
(Exodus 17:7)
February 18 - Lost and Found

February 18 - Lost and Found

"He was in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan;
and he was with the wild beasts; and the angels waited on him."
(Mark 1:13)
February 11 - Resurrection and the Life

February 11 - Resurrection and the Life

"Jesus said to her, 'I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?'"
(John 11:25-26)
February 04 - Light of the World

February 04 - Light of the World

"Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.'"
(John 8:12)
January 28 - Good Shepherd

January 28 - Good Shepherd

"I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep."
(John 10:11)
January 21 - Way, Truth, Life

January 21 - Way, Truth, Life

Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life.
No one comes to the Father except through me.’”
(John 14:6)
January 14 - Bread of Life

January 14 - Bread of Life

“Jesus said to them, ‘I am the bread of life.
Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.’”
(John 6:35)
January 07 - Rising and Shining

January 07 - Rising and Shining

The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.
(John 1:5)
December 31 - The Beginning Word

December 31 - The Beginning Word

The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.
(John 1:5)
December 17 - Luke's Song

December 17 - Luke's Song

Luke’s Song
“And Mary said, ‘My soul magnifies the Lord...’”
(Luke 1:46)
December 10 - Matthew's Family Tree

December 10 - Matthew's Family Tree

“But just when he had resolved to do this, an angel of the Lord appeared
to him in a dream and said, ‘Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife,
for the child conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.’”
(Matthew 1:20)
December 03 - Mark's Messenger

December 03 - Mark's Messenger

“The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.”
(Mark 1:1)
November 26 - In God's Hands

November 26 - In God's Hands

“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness,
and all these things will be given to you as well.”
(Matthew 6:33)
November 19 - The Most Precious Gifts

November 19 - The Most Precious Gifts

“Jesus said to him, ‘If you wish to be perfect, go, sell your possessions,
and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.’”
(Matthew 19:21)
November 12 - When Time is Short

November 12 - When Time is Short

”Then Joseph said to his brothers, ‘I am about to die; but God will surely come to you,
and bring you up out of this land to the land that he swore to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob.’”
(Genesis 50:24)
November 05 - Stay in Your Lane

November 05 - Stay in Your Lane

“The greatest among you will be your servant. All who exalt themselves will be humbled,
and all who humble themselves will be exalted.”
(Matthew 23:11-12)
October 29 - Redeem the Time

October 29 - Redeem the Time

“...making the most of the time, because the days are evil.”
(Ephesians 5:15-20)
October 22 - Practice the Pause

October 22 - Practice the Pause

“Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.”
(Matthew 11:28)
October 15 - Don't delay Joy

October 15 - Don't delay Joy

“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances;
for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
(1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)
October 8 - Engaged Minds

October 8 - Engaged Minds

“He said to him, ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart,
and with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ “
(Matthew 22:34-40)

October 1 - The Grace to Receive

October 1 - The Grace to Receive

“When the Israelites saw it, they said to one another, “What is it?” For they did not know what it was.
Moses said to them, “It is the bread that the Lord has given you to eat.”
(Exodus 16:15)

September 24 - Let's Be Real

September 24 - Let's Be Real

“Why do you pass judgment on your brother or sister? Or you, why do you despise your brother or sister?
For we will all stand before the judgment seat of God.”
(Romans 14:10)

September 17 - Molded Creatures

September 17 - Molded Creatures

“Can I not do with you, O house of Israel, just as this potter has done? says the Lord.
Just like the clay in the potter’s hand, so are you in my hand, O house of Israel.”
(Jeremiah 18:6)

September 10 - A Time to Rebuild

September 10 - A Time to Rebuild

Your ancient ruins shall be rebuilt; you shall raise up the foundations of many generations; you shall be called the repairer of the breach, the restorer of streets to live in.
(Isaiah 58:12)

September 03 - Whispers From God

September 03 - Whispers From God

“ ...and after the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire,
and after the fire a sound of sheer silence.”
(1 Kings 19:12)

August 27 - Are the Kids Alright?

August 27 - Are the Kids Alright?

Let no one despise your youth, but set the believers an example
in speech and conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
(1 Timothy 4:12)

August 20 - Politics in Church

August 20 - Politics in Church

Those who find their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will find it.
(Matthew 10:39)

August 13 - How Much is Enough?

August 13 - How Much is Enough?

And he said to them, “Take care! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of possessions.”
(Luke 12:15)

August 06 - What is Predestination?

August 06 - What is Predestination?

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.
(Romans 8:28)
July 30 - Back to the Beginning

July 30 - Back to the Beginning

He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.
(Colossians 1:15)
July 23 - It's All About Love

July 23 - It's All About Love

And now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; and the greatest of these is love.”
(1 Corinthians 13:13)
July 16 - Jesus' Mission Statement

July 16 - Jesus' Mission Statement

Then he began to say to them, “Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.”
(Luke 4:21)
July 09 - The Yoke of Christ

July 09 - The Yoke of Christ

Come to me, all you that are weary and carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.
(Matthew 11:28)
July 02 - Can These Bones Live?

July 02 - Can These Bones Live?

He said to me, “Mortal, can these bones live?” I answered, “O Lord God, you know.”
(Ezekiel 37:3)
June 25 - Listening For God

June 25 - Listening For God

Now the Lord came and stood there, calling as before, “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel said, “Speak, for your servant is listening.”
(1 Samuel 3:1-10)
June 18 - Family Matters

June 18 - Family Matters

But Ruth said, “Do not press me to leave you or to turn back from following you! Where you go, I will go; Where you lodge, I will lodge; your people shall be my people, and your God my God.”
(Ruth 1:16)
June 11 - God's Saying It Makes It So

June 11 - God's Saying It Makes It So

Then God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light.
(Genesis 1:3)
June 04 - A Joyful Call

June 04 - A Joyful Call

"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”
(Matthew 28:19)
May 28 - A Living Church

May 28 - A Living Church

But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you.
(John 14:26)
May 21 - A Sent Church

May 21 - A Sent Church

A Sent Church

You are witnesses of these things. And see, I am sending upon you what my Father promised;
so stay here in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.
(Luke 24:48-49)
May 14 - A Gathered Church

May 14 - A Gathered Church

“A Gathered Church”

“So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are citizens with the saints
and also members of the household of God. ” (Ephesians 2:19)
May 07 - Pray and Move Your Feet

May 07 - Pray and Move Your Feet

“Pray and Move Your Feet”

“The prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective. “ (James 5:16)
April 30 - A Way to Serve

April 30 - A Way to Serve

“A Way to Serve”

“So faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead. “ (James 2:17)
April 23 - Listen First

April 23 - Listen First

“Listen First”

“You must understand this, my beloved: let everyone be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger, ...”
(James 1:19)
April 16 - Unless I See

April 16 - Unless I See

“Unless I See”

So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them, “Unless I see the mark
of the nails in his hands and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand in his side, I will not
believe.” (John 20:19-31)
April 09 - Joy in the Morning

April 09 - Joy in the Morning

“Joy in the Morning”

"But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came to the tomb,
taking the spices that they had prepared."
(Luke 24:1)
April 02 - Character and Virtue: Humility

April 02 - Character and Virtue: Humility

“Humility”

"Tell the daughter of Zion, Look, your king is coming to you, humble, and mounted on a donkey, and on a colt, the foal of a donkey."
(Matthew 21:5)
March 26 - Character and Virtue: Courage

March 26 - Character and Virtue: Courage

“I hereby command you: Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
(Joshua 1:1-9)
March 19 - Character and Virtue: Hope

March 19 - Character and Virtue: Hope

“Hope”

“Endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not disappoint us.”
(Romans 5:4-5)
March 12 - Character and Virtue: Friendship

March 12 - Character and Virtue: Friendship

“Friendship”

“You are my friends if you do what I command you.” (John 15:14)
March 05 - Character and Virtue: Truthfulness

March 05 - Character and Virtue: Truthfulness

“Truthfulness”

“They all deceive their neighbors, and no one speaks the truth; they have taught their tongues to speak lies; they commit iniquity and are too weary to repent.” (Jeremiah 9:5)
February 26 - Character and Virtue: Kindness

February 26 - Character and Virtue: Kindness

“Kindness”

“As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness,
humility, meekness, and patience.” (Colossians 3:12)
February 19 - Can We Be Transformed?

February 19 - Can We Be Transformed?

“Can We Be Transformed?”

“Suddenly a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said,
‘This is my Son, the Beloved; with him I am well pleased; listen to him!’” (Matthew 17:5)
February 12 - Whose Justice?

February 12 - Whose Justice?

“Whose Justice?”

“So the last will be first, and the first will be last.” (Matthew 20:16)
February 05 - The Problem with Piety

February 05 - The Problem with Piety

“The Problem with Piety”

“...for all who exalt themselves will be humbled, but all who humble themselves will be exalted.”
(Luke 18:14)
January 29 - Bothering God

January 29 - Bothering God

"Bothering God"

"Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray always and not to lose heart." (Luke 18:1)
January 22 - Lost and Found

January 22 - Lost and Found

“Lost and Found”

“Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep that was lost.”
(Luke 15:6)
January 15 - A Crowded Table

January 15 - A Crowded Table

“Then the master said to the slave, ‘Go out into the roads and lanes, and compel people to come in, so that my house may be filled.’”
(Luke 14:23)
January 01 - Change of Plans

January 01 - Change of Plans

“When Joseph heard that Archelaus was ruling over Judea in place of his father Herod, He was afraid to go there. And after being warned in a dream, Joseph went away to the district of Galilee.”
(Matthew 2:22)
December 25 - Live in the Light

December 25 - Live in the Light

“Live in the Light”

“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.”
(John 1:5)
December 18 - Gentle Gratitude

December 18 - Gentle Gratitude

“Gentle Gratitude”

“When Joseph awoke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him;
he took her as his wife.”
(Matthew 1:24)
December 11 - Joyful Anticipation

December 11 - Joyful Anticipation

“Joyful Anticipation”

“The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.”
(Luke 1:30)
December 04 - Persistent Preparation

December 04 - Persistent Preparation

“Persistent Preparation”

“The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.”
(Mark 1:1)
November 27 - Impatient Expectation

November 27 - Impatient Expectation

“Impatient Expectation”

“Yet, O Lord, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter;
we are all the work of your hand.”
(Isaiah 64:8)
November 20 - The Reign of Christ

November 20 - The Reign of Christ

"The Reign of Christ"

“Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.”
(Luke 23:42)
November 13 - Are You All In?

November 13 - Are You All In?

“Are You All In?”

“For it is as if a man, going on a journey, summoned his slaves and entrusted his property to them;”
(Matthew 25:14)
November 06 - Deep Roots

November 06 - Deep Roots

“They shall be like a tree planted by water, sending out its roots by the stream. It shall not fear when heat comes, and its leaves shall stay green; in the year of drought it is not anxious, and it does not cease to bear fruit.”
(Jeremiah 17:8)
October 30 -Faith in a Seed

October 30 -Faith in a Seed

"Faith in a Seed"

“Listen! A sower went out to sow.”
-Mark 4:3
October 23 -The Truth About Scripture

October 23 -The Truth About Scripture

“The Truth About Scripture”

“All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction,
and for training in righteousness”
(2 Timothy 3:16)
October 16 -The Truth About Sin

October 16 -The Truth About Sin

“The Truth About Sin”

“Oh, rebellious children, says the Lord, who carry out a plan, but not mine;
who make an alliance, but against my will, adding sin to sin;”
(Isaiah 30:1)
October 09 -The Truth About Neighbors

October 09 -The Truth About Neighbors

“The Truth About Neighbors”

“But wanting to justify himself, he asked Jesus, ‘And who is my neighbor?’”
(Luke 10:29)
October 02 -The Truth About Polarization

October 02 -The Truth About Polarization

“He shall judge between many peoples, and shall arbitrate between strong nations far away; they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more;”
- Micah 4:3
September 25 -What is Truth?

September 25 -What is Truth?

"What is Truth?"

“Pilate asked him, ‘What is truth?’”
-John 18:38a
September 18 - On Mission Together

September 18 - On Mission Together

September 11 - Speaking the Truth in Love

September 11 - Speaking the Truth in Love

“Speaking the Truth in Love”

“But speaking the truth in love, we must grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ,”
(Ephesians 4:15)
September 04 -God’s LinkedIn Profile

September 04 -God’s LinkedIn Profile

“God’s LinkedIn Profile”

“Where can I go from your spirit? Or where can I flee from your presence?”
(Psalm 139:7)
August 28 - I Wish the Preacher - Will I Go to Heaven?

August 28 - I Wish the Preacher - Will I Go to Heaven?

“And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, ‘See, the home of God is among mortals. He will dwell with them; they will be his peoples, and God himself will be with them;’”
(Revelation 21:3)
August 21 - I Wish the Preacher-Do We Need Church

August 21 - I Wish the Preacher-Do We Need Church

“Do We Need the Church?”

“Now there are varieties of gift s, but the same Spirit;”
(1 Corinthians 12:4)
August 14 - The Lord God Made Them All: A Green Theology

August 14 - The Lord God Made Them All: A Green Theology

“The Lord God Made Them All: A Green Theology”

“O Lord, our Sovereign, how majestic is your name in all the earth!”
(Psalm 8:9)
August 7 - Faithful Families in a Crazy Busy Culture

August 7 - Faithful Families in a Crazy Busy Culture

“Faithful Families in a Crazy Busy Culture”

“After saying farewell to them, he went up on the mountain to pray.”
(Mark 6:46)
July 31 - Mother, Sister, Daughter

July 31 - Mother, Sister, Daughter

“When the child grew up, she brought him to Pharaoh’s daughter, and she took him as her son. She named him Moses, ‘because,’ she said, ‘I drew him out of the water.’”
(Exodus 2:10)
July 24 - Jeremiah

July 24 - Jeremiah

“Jeremiah”

“Then I said, ‘Ah, Lord God! Truly I do not know how to speak, for I am only a boy.’”
(Jeremiah 1:6)
July 17 - Deborah

July 17 - Deborah

“Deborah”

“At that time Deborah, a prophetess, wife of Lappidoth, was judging Israel.”
(Judges 4:4)
July 10 - Gideon

July 10 - Gideon

“Gideon”

“Then the Lord said to Gideon, ‘With the three hundred that lapped I will deliver you,
and give the Midianites into your hand. Let all the others go to their homes.’”
(Judges 7:7)
July 3 - To Be Free

July 3 - To Be Free

“To Be Free”

“For freedom Christ has set us free. Stand firm, therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.”
(Galatians 5:1)
June 26 - Shiphrah and Puah

June 26 - Shiphrah and Puah

“Shiphrah and Puah”

“But the midwives feared God; they did not do as the king of Egypt commanded them, but they let the boys live.”
(Exodus 1:17)
June 19 - Joseph and His Brothers

June 19 - Joseph and His Brothers

“They said to one another, ‘Here comes this dreamer. Come now, let us kill him and throw him into one of the pits; then we shall say that a wild animal has devoured him, and we shall see what will become of his dreams.’”
(Genesis 37:19-20)
June 12 - The Lord Came Down

June 12 - The Lord Came Down

“The Lord Came Down”

“The Lord came down to see the city and the tower, which mortals had built.”
(Genesis 11:5)
June 5 - A Sending Spirit

June 5 - A Sending Spirit

“A Sending Spirit”

“In the last days it will be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh…”
(Acts 2:17)
May 29 - If Tomorrow Comes

May 29 - If Tomorrow Comes

“If Tomorrow Comes”

“So when they had come together, they asked him,
'Lord, is this the time when you will restore the kingdom to Israel?'”
(Acts 1:6)
May 22 - A New Song

May 22 - A New Song

“A New Song”

“O sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth.”
(Psalm 96:1)
May 15 - A Sending Church

May 15 - A Sending Church

“A Sending Church”

"And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age."
(Matthew 28:20)
May 8 - An Equipping Church

May 8 - An Equipping Church

“An Equipping Church”

"He said to him, 'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart,
and with all your soul, and with all your mind.'"
(Matthew 22:37)
May 1 - A Public Church

May 1 - A Public Church

“A Public Church”

"But seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the Lord on its behalf,
for in its welfare you will find your welfare."
(Jeremiah 29:7)
April 24 - Easter...Again

April 24 - Easter...Again

“Easter…Again!”

"Jesus said to him, 'Have you believed because you have seen me?
Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe.'"
(John 20:29)
April 17 - Easter Changes Everything

April 17 - Easter Changes Everything

“Easter Changes Everything”

"And suddenly there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord, descending from heaven,
came and rolled back the stone and sat on it."
(Matthew 28:2)
April 10 - Stones that Shout

April 10 - Stones that Shout

“Stones that Shout”

"He answered, 'I tell you, if these were silent, the stones would shout out.'"
(Luke 19:40)
April 03 - Table Manners

April 03 - Table Manners

“Table Manners”

"In the temple he found people selling cattle, sheep, and doves, and the money-changers seated at their tables."
( John 2:14)
March 27 - A New Pair of Shoes

March 27 - A New Pair of Shoes

“A New Pair of Shoes”

"Then the father said to him, ‘Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours.'"
(Luke 15:31)
March 20 -Two Copper coins

March 20 -Two Copper coins

“Two Copper Coins”

"He also saw a poor widow put in two small copper coins."
(Luke 21:2)
March 13 - Cling to the Cross

March 13 - Cling to the Cross

“Cling to the Cross”

"For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing,
but to us who are being saved it is the power of God."
(1 Corinthians 1:18)
March 06 - Daily Bread

March 06 - Daily Bread

“Daily Bread”

"Give us this day our daily bread."
(Matthew 6:11)
February 27 - Is This Anything

February 27 - Is This Anything

“Is This Anything?”

"Now about eight days after these sayings Jesus took with him Peter and John and James,
and went up on the mountain to pray."
(Luke 9:28)
February 20 - God with Us

February 20 - God with Us

“God with Us”

"For, in fact, the kingdom of God is among you."
(Luke 17:21)
February 13 - The Way to God

February 13 - The Way to God

“The Way to God”

"Thomas said to him, 'Lord, we do not know where you are going. How can we know the way?'"
( John 14:5)
February 06 - Who is Lord?

February 06 - Who is Lord?

“Who is Lord?”

"Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I tell you?"
(Luke 6:46)
January 30 - We Need A Savior

January 30 - We Need A Savior

“We Need A Savior…”

"For the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many."
(Mark 10:45)
January 23 - But the Teacher says...

January 23 - But the Teacher says...

“But the Teacher Says…”

"But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you."
(Matthew 5:44)
January 16 - What a Friend?

January 16 - What a Friend?

“What a Friend…”

"No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends."
( John 15:13)
January 9 - A Starting Point

January 9 - A Starting Point

“A Starting Point”

"The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God."
(Mark 1:1)
January 2 - Led to Joy

January 2 - Led to Joy

“Led to Joy”

"When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy." (Matthew 2:10
December 19 - An Invasion of Love

December 19 - An Invasion of Love

“An Invasion of Love”

"And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory,
the glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth."
( John 1:14)
December 12 - A Brand New Song

December 12 - A Brand New Song

"And Mary said, 'My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed; for the Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name.'"
(Luke 1:46-49)
December 5 - A Wilderness Voice

December 5 - A Wilderness Voice

“A Wilderness Voice”

"And the crowds asked him, 'What then should we do?'"
(Luke 3:10)
November 28 - A Vision of Hope

November 28 - A Vision of Hope

“A Vision of Hope”

"'Master, now you are dismissing your servant in peace, according to your word;'"
(Luke 2:29)
November 21 - Kingdom Rehearsal

November 21 - Kingdom Rehearsal

“Kingdom Rehearsal”

"Jesus answered, 'My kingdom is not from this world. If my kingdom were from this world, my followers would be
fighting to keep me from being handed over to the Jews. But as it is, my kingdom is not from here.'"
( John 18:36)
November 14 - Eat This Book

November 14 - Eat This Book

“Eat this Book”

"So I opened my mouth, and he gave me the scroll to eat."
(Ezekiel 3:2)
November 7 - The Eschatological Itch

November 7 - The Eschatological Itch

“The Eschatological Itch: The Saga of a Roomy God”

"But, as it is written, 'What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the human heart conceived,
what God has prepared for those who l
October 31 -What is a Saint?

October 31 -What is a Saint?

“What is a Saint?”

"...joyfully giving thanks to the Father, who has enabled you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the light."
(Colossians 1:12)
October 24 -When in our Music god is glorified

October 24 -When in our Music god is glorified

“When in our Music God is Glorified”

"Then your light shall break forth like the dawn, and your healing shall spring up quickly;
your vindicator shall go before you, the glory of the Lord shall be your rear guard."
(Isaiah 58:8)
October 17 - The Heart's Eyes

October 17 - The Heart's Eyes

“The Heart’s Eyes”

"...so that, with the eyes of your heart enlightened, you may know what is the hope to which he has called you,
what are the riches of his glorious inheritance among the saints..."
(Ephesians 1:18)
October 10 - Heart to Give

October 10 - Heart to Give

“From the Heart”

"For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."
(Matthew 6:21)
October 3 - An Invitation For You

October 3 - An Invitation For You

“An Invitation for You”

"Then they told what had happened on the road,
and how he had been made known to them in the breaking of the bread."
(Luke 24:35)
September 26 - Living Water

September 26 - Living Water

“Living Water”

"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you;
when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you."
(Isaiah 43:2)
September 19 - God's House, Our Home

September 19 - God's House, Our Home

“God’s House, Our Home”

"Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle."
(Exodus 40:34)
September 12 - Equipping the Saints- To Be Followers of the Way

September 12 - Equipping the Saints- To Be Followers of the Way

“Equipping the Saints”

"...to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ..."
(Ephesians 4:12)
September 5 - The Genetic Make Up of Faith

September 5 - The Genetic Make Up of Faith

“The Genetic Make Up of Faith”

"Then Jesus answered her, 'Woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you wish.'
And her daughter was healed instantly."
(Matthew 15:28)
August 29 - Bring What You Have

August 29 - Bring What You Have

“Bring What You Have”

"Taking the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven, and blessed and broke the loaves,
and gave them to his disciples to set before the people; and he divided the two fish among them all."
(Mark 6:41)
August 22 - Discern the Spirit

August 22 - Discern the Spirit

“Discern the Spirit”

"Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God; for many false prophets have gone out into the world."
(1 John 4:1)
August 15 - Throw Parties

August 15 - Throw Parties

“Throw Parties”

"When he noticed how the guests chose the places of honor, he told them a parable."
(Luke 14:7)
August 8 - Use Your Words

August 8 - Use Your Words

“Use Your Words”

"For we do not proclaim ourselves; we proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and ourselves as your slaves for Jesus’ sake."
(2 Corinthians 4:5)
August 1 - Companions for the Journey

August 1 - Companions for the Journey

“Companions for the Journey”

"Orpah kissed her mother-in-law, but Ruth clung to her"
(Ruth 1:14)
July 25 - Nothing for the Journey

July 25 - Nothing for the Journey

“Nothing for the Journey”

"Go on your way. See, I am sending you out like lambs into the midst of wolves."
(Luke 10:3)
July 18 - All God’s Children Need Traveling Shoes

July 18 - All God’s Children Need Traveling Shoes

“All God’s Children Need Traveling Shoes”

"They had journeyed from Rephidim, entered the wilderness of Sinai, and camped in the wilderness;
Israel camped there in front of the mountain."
(Exodus 19:2)
July 11 - Despair, Absence, and Hope

July 11 - Despair, Absence, and Hope

“Despair, Absence, and Hope”

"Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you disquieted within me?
Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my help and my God."
(Psalm 42:11)
July 4 - Wonder

July 4 - Wonder

“Wonder”

"Let them praise the name of the Lord, for he commanded and they were created."
(Psalm 148:5)
June 27 - Praise

June 27 - Praise

“Praise”

"Let everything that breathes praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!"
(Psalm 150:6)
June 20 - Light

June 20 - Light

“Light”

"The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?"
(Psalm 27:1)
June 13 - Lament

June 13 - Lament

"How long must I bear pain in my soul, and have sorrow in my heart all day long? How long shall my enemy be exalted over me?"
(Psalm 13:2)
June 6 - The Danger of Friendship

June 6 - The Danger of Friendship

May 30 - The With-ness of God

May 30 - The With-ness of God

May 23 - Life in the Spirit: I Believe in the Holy Spirit

May 23 - Life in the Spirit: I Believe in the Holy Spirit

May 16 - Life in the Spirit: Looking Around

May 16 - Life in the Spirit: Looking Around

May 9 - Life in the Spirit: Awakening

May 9 - Life in the Spirit: Awakening

May 2 - Life in the Spirit: The Power of Testimony

May 2 - Life in the Spirit: The Power of Testimony

April 25 - Life in the Spirit: Plenty Good Room

April 25 - Life in the Spirit: Plenty Good Room

April 18 - Life in the Spirit: Practicing Resurrection

April 18 - Life in the Spirit: Practicing Resurrection

April 11

April 11

Love and Child's Play
April 4 - Easter

April 4 - Easter

Let God In
March 28 - Lenten Series

March 28 - Lenten Series

ReLent Series - A Season for Letting Go-Doubt
March 14 - Lenten Series

March 14 - Lenten Series

ReLent Series - A Season for Letting Go-Judgement
March 7 - Lenten Series

March 7 - Lenten Series

ReLent Series - A Season for Letting Go-Idols
February 28 - Lenten Series

February 28 - Lenten Series

ReLent Series - A Season for Letting Go-Shame
February 21 - Lenten Series Sunday

February 21 - Lenten Series Sunday

ReLent Series - A Season for Letting Go-Control
February 14 - Transfiguration Sunday

February 14 - Transfiguration Sunday

Transfiguration Sunday
February 7, 2021 Fifth Sunday after Epiphany

February 7, 2021 Fifth Sunday after Epiphany

Week 5 in a Sermon Series - Back to Basics
January 31, 2021 Fourth Sunday after Epiphany

January 31, 2021 Fourth Sunday after Epiphany

Week 4 in a Sermon Series - Back to Basics
January 24, 2021 Third Sunday after Epiphany

January 24, 2021 Third Sunday after Epiphany

Week 3 in a Sermon Series - Back to Basics
January 17, 2021 Second Sunday after Epiphany

January 17, 2021 Second Sunday after Epiphany

Week 2 in a Sermon Series - Back to Basics
January 10, 2021 Baptism of the Lord

January 10, 2021 Baptism of the Lord

Week 1 in a Sermon Series - Back to Basics
January 3, 2021 Epiphany Sunday

January 3, 2021 Epiphany Sunday

December 27, 2020 First Sunday after Christmas

December 27, 2020 First Sunday after Christmas

December 20, 2020 Fourth Sunday of Advent

December 20, 2020 Fourth Sunday of Advent

Week 4 in a Sermon Series - Who is this Messiah
December 13, 2020 Third Sunday of Advent

December 13, 2020 Third Sunday of Advent

Week 3 in a Sermon Series - Who is This Messiah?
December 6, 2020 Second Sunday of Advent

December 6, 2020 Second Sunday of Advent

Week 2 in a Sermon Series - Who is This Messiah?
November 29, 2020 First Sunday of Advent

November 29, 2020 First Sunday of Advent

Week 1 in a Sermon Series -- Who is This Messiah?
November 22, 2020 Twenty Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

November 22, 2020 Twenty Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

Week 3 in a Sermon Series - Can We Be Reconciled?
November 15, 2020 Twenty Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

November 15, 2020 Twenty Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

Week 2 in a Sermon Series - Can We Be Reconciled?
November 8, 2020 Twenty Third Sunday after Pentecost

November 8, 2020 Twenty Third Sunday after Pentecost

Week 1 in a Sermon Series - Can We Be Reconciled?
November 1, 2020 Twenty Second Sunday after Pentecost

November 1, 2020 Twenty Second Sunday after Pentecost

The full service starts with video 2 on the playlist
October 25, 2020 Twenty First Sunday after Pentecost

October 25, 2020 Twenty First Sunday after Pentecost

Week 3 in a Sermon Series - Begin, Again
October 18, 2020 Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost

October 18, 2020 Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost

Week 2 in a Sermon Series - Begin, Again
October 11, 2020 Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost

October 11, 2020 Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Week 1 in a Sermon Series - Begin, Again
October 4, 2020 Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost

October 4, 2020 Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost

September 27, 2020 Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost

September 27, 2020 Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost

Week 3 in a Sermon Series - Faithful Politics
September 20, 2020 Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost

September 20, 2020 Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Week 2 in a Sermon Series - Faithful Politics
September 13, 2020 Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost

September 13, 2020 Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Week 1 in a Sermon Series - Faithful Politics
September 6, 2020 Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

September 6, 2020 Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

August 30, 2020 Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

August 30, 2020 Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Week 4 in a Sermon Series - Going Deep
August 23. 2020 Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost

August 23. 2020 Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost

Week 3 in a Sermon Series - Going Deep
August 16. 2020 Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

August 16. 2020 Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

Week 2 in a Sermon Series - Going Deep
August 9, 2020 - Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

August 9, 2020 - Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

Week 1 in a Sermon Series - Going Deep
August 02, 2020 - Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

August 02, 2020 - Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

Week 7 in a Sermon Series - Childhood Bible Stories
July 26, 2020 Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

July 26, 2020 Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

Week 6 in a Sermon Series - Childhood Bible Stories
July 19, 2020 - Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

July 19, 2020 - Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

Week 5 in a Sermon Series - Childhood Bible Stories
July 12, 2020 – Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

July 12, 2020 – Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

Week 4 in a Sermon Series - Childhood Bible Stories
July 5, 2020 - Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

July 5, 2020 - Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

Week 3 in a Sermon Series - Childhood Bible Stories
The full services starts with Video 3 on the playlist
June 28, 2020 - Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

June 28, 2020 - Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

Week 2 in a Sermon Series - Childhood Bible Stories
June 21, 2020 - Third Sunday after Pentecost

June 21, 2020 - Third Sunday after Pentecost

Week 1 in a Sermon Series - Childhood Bible Stories
June 14, 2020 - Second Sunday after Pentecost

June 14, 2020 - Second Sunday after Pentecost

June 7, 2020 - Trinity Sunday

June 7, 2020 - Trinity Sunday

May 31, 2020 - Pentecost Sunday

May 31, 2020 - Pentecost Sunday

May 24. 2020 - Seventh Sunday of Easter

May 24. 2020 - Seventh Sunday of Easter

The full service starts with video 2 on playlist
May 17th, Sixth Sunday of Easter

May 17th, Sixth Sunday of Easter

The full service starts with video 2 on playlist
May 10, 2020 Fifth Sunday of Easter

May 10, 2020 Fifth Sunday of Easter

Mother's Day
May 3, 2020 _ Fourth Sunday of Easter

May 3, 2020 _ Fourth Sunday of Easter

The full service starts with Video 2 on playlist
April 26, 2020 - Third Sunday of Easter

April 26, 2020 - Third Sunday of Easter

April 19, 2020 – Second Sunday of Easter

April 19, 2020 – Second Sunday of Easter

The full service starts with video 2 on playlist
April 12, Easter Sunday

April 12, Easter Sunday

The full service starts with video 3 on playlist.
April 5, 2020 - Palm Sunday

April 5, 2020 - Palm Sunday

Week 6 in Lenten Sermon Series - A Clearing Season
March 29, 2020 – Fifth Sunday in Lent

March 29, 2020 – Fifth Sunday in Lent

Week 5 in a Lenten Sermon Series - A Clearing Season
March 22, 2020 - Fourth Sunday in Lent

March 22, 2020 - Fourth Sunday in Lent

Week 4 in a Lenten Sermon Series - A Clearing Season
March 15, 2020 – Third Sunday in Lent

March 15, 2020 – Third Sunday in Lent

Week 3 in a Lenten Sermon Series - A Clearing Season
March 8, 2020 – Second Sunday in Lent

March 8, 2020 – Second Sunday in Lent

Week 2 in a Lenten Sermon Series - A Clearing Season
March 1, 2020 – First Sunday in Lent

March 1, 2020 – First Sunday in Lent

Week 1 in a Lenten Sermon Series - A Clearing Season