When you’re hungry for a tasty meal, doesn’t a little salt make a big difference? Isn’t a flashlight a lifesaver when you need to see in the dark? Jesus uses these two simple metaphors to remind us that as God’s new humanity, we are called to...

Think of someone you consider fortunate, who deserves to be congratulated or even envied because they are truly happy. Perhaps you have a picture of someone who has their life put together, is wealthy, smiling and carefree, surrounded by their friends. No matter what details you picture there's a good chance that your picture does not look anything like what Jesus describes as blessed. Jesus says, "Blessed are the...." Well, read Matthew 5:3-12 and then come this Sunday and together we'll wrestle to believe what Jesus says, even if it goes against everything we've ever known and experienced.

Think of someone you consider fortunate, who deserves to be congratulated or even envied because they are truly happy. Perhaps you have a picture of someone who has their life put together, is wealthy, smiling and carefree, surrounded by their...

When the Son of God entered human history, he came to restore what was lost. The second Adam from above fathers a new humanity of those who truly love God with new hearts made alive by their faith in Jesus the Messiah. Like Moses before him, Jesus instructs his disciples about how to live in this restored "upside down” kingdom. Heaven enters earth and begins to turn the world upside down, or better yet, right side up.

When the Son of God entered human history, he came to restore what was lost. The second Adam from above fathers a new humanity of those who truly love God with new hearts made alive by their faith in Jesus the Messiah. Like Moses before him, Jesus...

Have you ever had a case of the Post-Christmas blues? Every year it seems like the Christmas season comes and goes even faster than the year before and we are left looking at "The most wonderful time of the year" in the rear-view mirror. This Sunday we will explore the ultimate demonstration of God's Love, the giving of his Son, and how that love enables us to find hope, faith and peace not only all year long, but into eternity as well!

Have you ever had a case of the Post-Christmas blues? Every year it seems like the Christmas season comes and goes even faster than the year before and we are left looking at "The most wonderful time of the year" in the rear-view mirror. This...

“Peace on earth” is a common Christmas theme in our carols and our cards. Where did this concept ever come from since “peace on earth” is not the best way to describe our world? Yet Isaiah predicts a time when all wars will cease forever and when all people will worship the God of Israel. This week we will see how that prophecy of our Consolation really does make sense in our troubled world and gives us hope for this world and the world to come.

“Peace on earth” is a common Christmas theme in our carols and our cards. Where did this concept ever come from since “peace on earth” is not the best way to describe our world? Yet Isaiah predicts a time when all wars will cease forever and...

"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times...." Was Charles Dickens writing about Christmas? For many, Christmas is "the most wonderful time of the year." While for others, the sorrow only increases around the holiday time. The Good News of Christmas is that because Jesus is here, we have everlasting joy! This joy is not anchored to something temporary, but to Emmanuel, God with us, who has promised to never leave us. Join us this Sunday as we declare that Jesus Christ is our Joy.