Luke 7:1-17 | October 13, 2024
One never knows where faith will be found. Sometimes we find it unexpectedly present and other times we must bring a faith where there is none. Either way, we can have confidence that God is doing a new work. This…
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Matthew 10:16-23 | October 6, 2024
As 21st century American Christians, it is hard to relate to being a persecuted Christian. Jesus tells us that we are being sent out like, “lambs in the midst of wolves.” What chance do Christians have in a hostile world?…
Genesis 12:1-8 | September 8, 2024
The people of God have always been on the move. Since the days of Abram, God invites people to look outward rather than just inward. All of this is still a choice. Like Abram had to decide to “go”, so…
Ecclesiastes 12 | September 1, 2024
What matters in life? In many ways, the book of Ecclesiastes exists to tell us what DOES NOT matter in life. The closing chapter of Ecclesiastes invites us to wonder about the right kind of question we need to ask…
Ecclesiastes 11:1-6 | August 25, 2024
You have likely heard someone say, “We are waiting until just the right time.” You may have also heard someone say, “Here today and gone tomorrow.” Opportunity seems to strike at a time when we are not always ready for…
Ecclesiastes 9:7-12 | August 18, 2024
Enjoying life can be difficult for some. There are many who hold a sense of guilt, obligation, or some other duty which keeps them from experiencing the enjoyment of life today. Being too goal-driven can lead us far away from…
Ecclesiastes 7:1-14 | August 11, 2024
Talking about death is hard. Most of us steer clear of the topic and only touch upon it when required. Is there wisdom for us to gain in a conversation about dying? Is there a good death? What lessons can…
Ecclesiastes 5:10-20 | August 4, 2024
Joy is less of an emotion and more of a choice. When we choose to live our life only for ourselves and those who benefit us, we find ourselves in an endless cycle of greed. It is a joyless way…
Ecclesiastes 4:7-16 | July 28, 2024
The choice to be together or “go it alone” is one we face now more than ever. The isolation of pandemic may have led us to believe that isolation is better for us. God's wisdom is filled with encouragement to…
Ecclesiastes 3:1-10 | July 21, 2024
We have all had the “time of our life” or “killing time.” Knowing that there are times and seasons in our lives should not surprise us. It is part of being human. How will we hold the time we are…