from Luke 9:1-6 In Isaiah 43:18-19a we read, “Forget the former things do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?” In Revelation 21:5, we hear the words of Jesus captured by John, “He who was seated on the throne said, ‘I … Continue reading (April 18, 2021) “Rebuild: Clearing the Way” →

from Luke 24:13-35 In Isaiah 43:18-19a we read, “Forget the former things do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?” In Revelation 21:5, we hear the words of Jesus captured by John, “He who was seated on the throne said, ‘I … Continue reading (April 11, 2021) “Rebuild: Naming the Loss” →

from John 20:1-18 Are those things in this life in which you have placed your hope able to bear up under the weight that you place on them to hold you up when you face life’s challenges? There is One Who will not only always bear up under the weight, but will bear you up … Continue reading (April 4, 2021) “Redeeming Our Hope” Easter Sunday →

from Matthew 21:1-11 The season of Lent is a time of reflection. It is an opportunity to examine our lives before God and invite the Holy Spirit to reveal to us those things that are hindering our relationship with God and with those around us…and it is an opportunity to invite God to go to … Continue reading (March 28, 2021-Palm Sunday) “Redeeming Our Mess: Humility” →

from 1 John 1:5-10 and Psalm 32:1-7 The season of Lent is a time of reflection. It is an opportunity to examine our lives before God and invite the Holy Spirit to reveal to us those things that are hindering our relationship with God and with those around us…and it is an opportunity to invite … Continue reading (March 21, 2021) “Redeeming Our Mess: Truth Telling” →

from 2 Samuel 12:1-10, 13; Psalm 51:1-4, 10-12; John 8:1-11 The season of Lent is a time of reflection. It is an opportunity to examine our lives before God and invite the Holy Spirit to reveal to us those things that are hindering our relationship with God and with those around us…and it is an … Continue reading (March 14, 2021) “Redeeming Our Mess: Guilt and Shame” →

from Genesis 11:1-9 and Romans 8:14-17 The season of Lent is a time of reflection. It is an opportunity to examine our lives before God and invite the Holy Spirit to reveal to us those things that are hindering our relationship with God and with those around us…and it is an opportunity to invite God … Continue reading (March 7, 2021) “Redeeming Our Mess: Identity” →

from Acts 17:16-27 The season of Lent is a time of reflection. It is an opportunity to examine our lives before God and invite the Holy Spirit to reveal to us those things that are hindering our relationship with God and with those around us…and it is an opportunity to invite God to go to … Continue reading (February 28, 2021) “Redeeming Our Mess: Grasping” →

from Romans 3:22-28 and Luke 18:9-14 The season of Lent is a time of reflection. It is an opportunity to examine our lives before God and invite the Holy Spirit to reveal to us those things that are hindering our relationship with God and with those around us…and it is an opportunity to invite God … Continue reading (February 21, 2021) “Redeeming Our Mess: The Mask of Perfection” →

from Luke 6:46-49 While the idea of the Kingdom of God may be a familiar one, it becomes easy to get tripped up when we are faced with the evil that exists in this world. If God’s Kingdom is present, what are we to do with all that doesn’t reflect His Kingdom in this world? … Continue reading (February 7, 2021) “The Kingdom: Firm Foundation” →