Matthew 2:13-18 – December 31, 2023
Jesus as refugee! Not too long after the birth of Jesus the forces of evil, power, and corruption are already trying to end his young life. With all of the power of empire set against Him, God finds a way…
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Luke 2:8-20 | December 24, 2023
The Christmas story is perhaps the best known story in all of the Bible. It has been re-enacted time and again by adults and children alike. We warm to the images of Jesus birth and the wonder of that first…
Luke 1:39-56 – December 17, 2023
it is hard to imagine that the cosmos hangs in the balance with two Jewish women in the first century. Elizabeth and Mary have an important moment together when their unborn children meet for the first time. These two women…
Matthew 1:18-25 – December 10, 2023
Have you ever been caught between a rock and a hard place? The Bible is filled with stories of people who found themselves in exactly the same place. The story of Joseph, in Matthew's gospel, is a good example. He…
November 19, 2023 – Matthew 7:1-6
Judging and being judgmental are two different things. One requires prudence and wisdom. The latter requires ingratitude and fear. Jesus offers us a new and wonderful way to balance these these in the Sermon on the Mount. how can we…
November 12, 2023 – Matthew 5:33-37
Words are important. Our promises are important. This week's episode explores how we can use our words, both written and verbal, to express our heart more clearly. When we do so, clarity and authenticity can happen in surprising ways!
November 5, 2023 – Luke 19:1-10
Gratitude is usually a response to something done to or for us. We say, “Thank you!” when something happens which brings joy, satisfaction, or even wholeness. Sometimes we feel the sense to do more than just say, “Thank you.” This…
October 29, 2023 – 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22
“In everything, give thanks.”, the Apostle Paul tells us. How hard this is to do. The daily pressures of life and constant distractions easily lead us away from thanksgiving. Re-centering our lives in gratitude each day can change the way…
October 22, 2023 – Romans 5:1-5
Christians can give thanks to God for many reasons! Foundational to all of them is God's saving grace in Jesus Christ. That grace is a gift to us. Not only does it offer us salvation, it also offers to us…
October 15, 2023 – John 6:1-14
We are taught from an early age to dream big and think big. Our culture continually reinforces that message to us. Bigger is better. Jesus helps us see the world and ourselves in a different way. When it comes to…