Noah, Abraham, Sarah, Jacob, Moses, Joshua, Mary, Jesus, Peter, Paul… we know their stories and tell how they inform our belief in God and Jesus Christ today. But what about the other, lesser known characters and stories? Like the ones listed in Hebrews as a part of the great cloud of witnesses; are they not
As some begin to reemerge from the quarantine of COVID-19, our world feels more divided than ever. The words of Paul to the Christians in Ephesus still ring loud and true; we as believers should be eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit and the bond of peace among us. But how do we
Christ is Risen! He is alive! The tomb is empty! I am free! Now what? What happens next? We experience the resurrection of Jesus Christ and know he has broken the power of sin and death, yet these things still remain. That is because the work of the resurrection continues. The work of reconciliation and
According to its author, the gospel of John was written “so that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that through believing you may have life in his name” (John 20:31). Over and over again in this gospel Jesus refers to himself as “I am,” connecting himself
Now that the Israelites have learned more about who God is (God hears, calls, saves, and provides), they must learn what God requires of them to become a chosen, royal nation. Join us as we continue to journey through Exodus to see how God calls us to be set apart in our worship, living, and
A new year brings excitement of new plans, goals, and hopes. But a new year is also an unknown frontier; what will the year have in store? What should we do or where should we go? 2019 was a challenging year in the life of our church, full of change and transition. We made it
We know the songs and sing the carols all about the blessed angels and the message they came to bring on that first Christmas. Hark the herald angels sing, angels we have heard on high, it came upon the midnight clear… but do we still hear their songs today? Can we still hear their message
In a month often dedicated to practicing gratitude and showing our thanksgiving for the many blessings in our lives, we remember the words of scripture teaching us to give thanks in all circumstances. Why are we called to do that? What does that really mean? And is that even possible? As we recognize that we
We live in uncertain times. The future is always uncertain, so it is easy to worry over what tomorrow will bring, fear the unknown, and doubt God’s provision through it all. How can we learn to trust God’s promises, power, and protection? How can we trust God to provide all that we need in this
New seasons give way to opportunities to develop new habits. In our fast-paced, chaotic, anxious world, how are we developing good, spiritual habits? In the midst of others’ expectations, how can we find peace in God’s presence? We all have habits, rhythms and practices that structure our lives in certain ways. But are they good