Resilient Faith ~ Experiencing Jesus

We have become very efficient in knowing about Jesus. We need to be more efficient in knowing Jesus, experiencing Jesus, and living for Jesus, so we could ever hope to actually make Him known. However, resilient faith, faith that can stand in exile, is more than head knowledge. It is a faith that has and…

All Things New ~ Bringer of the New

Jesus has come. Jesus has won. Jesus makes all things new again. Jesus is the bringer of the new. How though? Sometimes things don’t feel so new. We must realize we live in the tension of the now and not yet, and Jesus indeed is making all things new again in us, in others, and…

Advent 2021 ~ Joy that Lasts

It is the third Sunday of Advent.  As it has been our tradition for the past several years, and the greater church’s tradition the past 1600 years we lit the candle of joy today in our celebration and anticipation for the coming of Jesus our Lord. For Jesus brings us great joy as proclaimed by…

Advent 2021 ~ Love that Serves

It is the second Sunday of Advent.  As it has been our tradition for the past several years, and the greater church’s tradition the past 1600 years we lit the candle of love today in our celebration and anticipation for the coming of Jesus our Lord. For Jesus brings us a greater love beyond anything…

n, Where, Why, How? The Church? ~ Vision Part 2: Where & Who

Today we continue looking at our vision given to us by God. To be the forerunners of the transformation in our city through the gospel of Jesus Christ, one disciple at a time. We are going to be asking where is it exactly we are to be doing this and who it is we are…

Parables of Lost Things

THINK: About how they have found themselves lost or have seen others go astray, and how easy it is for us through our sinful flesh to allow this to happen. KNOW: God’s purpose, will, desire, and heart is always on of redemption, reconciliation, reclamation, and restoration even though we may face the consequences for our…