As we celebrate Christmas, we celebrate God's love breaking into the world in the form of Immanuel. God With Us is more than just a name, it is a statement of love and compassion. Although 1 Corinthians 13 is often...
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From Generation to Generation | Communion Liturgy
I wrote this communion liturgy for our Advent series, From Generation to Generation. It will be part of our first week of Advent worship service where we will be reflecting on Matthew's genealogy of Jesus. Throughout Advent and Christmas, we...
The Resurrection and the Life
Easter gives us with a new understanding of life and death, of the resurrection and the life. It is more than a vaccine that will require a booster.
We Draw on Courage
It is not in ignorance or weakness that Mary acts, but with the courage of truth and love.
We Come to See Jesus
If we came to see a Jesus that doesn’t challenge us and fits nicely within our comfortable expectations, we have been disappointed.
Called to Listen
It was scandalous enough for Jesus to suggest he would need to take up his own cross, but to suggest we should do the same?
When Never Again Becomes Again and Again
So far, this doesn’t seem much of a child’s story. I’m sure Noah was overjoyed to step foot on dry land, but that step led to an ocean’s worth of “what now?”
The Lies We Believe
The lies the tempter told Jesus are the very lies Jesus came to disprove.
Those Who Dream… Persevere
The wise men’s song, “We Three Kings of Orient Are” must have been written by someone who saw the story on social media about the star, the gifts, and filter-enhanced selfies with Jesus.
Be the Best
Be the best — not only are we to honor others, but we are to lead the way.