In the midst of everything going on in our country right now, we need to figure out how to move forward. This message presents the way that followers of Jesus can do help be a part of the healing process of our nation.
In the midst of everything going on in our country right now, we need to figure out how to move forward. This message presents the way that followers of Jesus can do help be a part of the healing process of our nation.
One of the sometimes forgotten pieces of the Christmas Story is that Jesus brought the world out of darkness. The invitation for his followers today is to continue the movement of bringing light. In this message we explore how that happens.
When love came down at Christmas, it demanded a response from those who received it. The obligation of receiving love that we, too, love. But what does that mean in a practical way for those who call themselves followers of Jesus?
What is it that we celebrate at Christmas? What is the reason for the season? Is it simply to remember Jesus’ birth? Or is there more to Christmas than that?
Whenever we find ourselves in the midst of a mess – whether it be a mess of our own creation or a mess that we find ourselves in due to someone else – we have options on how to address it. As it turns out, the option we choose make all the difference in how […]
One of the striking things about Jesus is that people who were nothing like Jesus liked him, and he liked them back. This principle marked Jesus’ life and made an incredible impact in the world.
What makes you happy? Have you ever thought about that? One of the problems with happiness is that it seems sort of elusive. The things we think will make us happy are only temporary, and the more we pursue them, the more unhappy we find ourselves being. But what about real, lasting happiness? How does […]
In a boxing match, there’s always a scorecard. The same is true with our fights with each other. But what if the scorecard we’re using isn’t the right one? Maybe there’s a different way to evaluate whether or not we’ve won the fight.
Did you know there was a time before Christmas? It’s hard to imagine in our world that is inundated with all-things Christmas. But there was a time before Christmas… a time without trees and lights, without Santa and stockings hung by the chimney with care. It was a time where powerful people leveraged everything they […]
There is a space between you and every other person…. and that space gets filled with something. We might fill it with grace, joy, goodwill, or patience if it’s someone we know and love. We might also fill the space with indifference, apathy, hatred or frustration if it’s someone we don’t know. In short, we […]