John 14:1-7 | November 17, 2024
Jesus speaks a word of peace and grace in the midst of troubling times. Conflicts seem near and far today as they were in Jesus' time. The fact that He is, “the way, and the truth, and the life” gives…
Trust
John 10:7-16 | October 20, 2024
Feeling and knowing we are safe is important. When this is true, we have confidence to live in new ways. Jesus makes it clear to his disciples that they have this through his death and resurrection. This week's episode highlights…
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?…
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…
April 28, 2024 | Esther 7
The story of Esther is a gripping tale of conspiracy, intrigue, and integrity. Here we find a great hero in Esther, who defies all constraints placed upon her. She is the agent of God's justice where evil is exposed. She…
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…
October 8, 2023 – Micah 4:1-5
God's vision of the future is a bright one filled with hope. Even in the darkest of times, we can trust in God's power and grace to be at work in our lives and in the world. For followers of…
April 30, 2023 – 1 Peter 2:19-25
Hardship and suffering are to be avoided! The human survival instinct is a hard one to transform. Peter tells us how Jesus was able to face suffering in a transformational way. This way of suffering is a long game in…
February 26, 2023 – Mark 4:1-12 | Finding Hope When We Feel Lost
The parables of Jesus have ignited interest and debate for years. Jesus' teaching often require a sense of effort on our part to hear them and keep hearing them. The Parable of the Seeds is not different. In this week's…
February 5, 2023 – Exodus 4:1-13 | Value the Difference | Grace Makes Beauty
We all face moments in our lives where we feel a sense of self-doubt. The lack of confidence can keep us from becoming the very person God wants us to be in the fullness of his love. Moses carries with…