Jesus, through two stories of the lost, is inviting us to join in both the search and celebration as the Kingdom of God works into this world. What part will we play?

Our scripture today can be found in Luke 15: 1-10

Jesus, while at a dinner, challenges conventional standards of the time, and

gives us a peek into the window of our called position in God's Kingdom.

Our scripture today can be found in Luke 14: 1-24

Our scripture today can be found in Luke 13: 10-17

The prophet Isaiah painted a powerful picture of God's struggle with us. The Psalmist speaks to the hope we have amidst the struggle.

Our scripture today can be found in Isaiah 5: 1-7 and Psalm 80.

In Hebrews, we not only get a definition of faith, but also a description on how to apply it.

Today's scripture can be found in Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16.

This morning we welcome Rev. Dave De Haan to HRC.

Rev. Dave De Haan is a full-time missionary with WordPartners, a global ministry that encourages and equips pastors in challenging places to preach God’s Word with God’s heart. After more than 15 years of pastoral ministry, Dave’s passion for God’s Word and pastoral training in the local church brought him to WordPartners where he serves as a global trainer and strategy coach. He travels primarily to Central Asia and North Africa to train pastors who have limited access to biblical/theological training.

In Psalm 24, King David presents us with a King whose authority, generosity, and victory are infinitely superior. This King deserves our greatest devotion.

Our scripture for today can be found in Matthew 13: 1-9 and Genesis 2: 15-23

Our faith is actively lived out and passed on when we share what has been given.

Our scripture today can be found in Colossians 1: 24-29.

Jesus challenges us all to look at God's love with greater clarity. Without such a challenge, we are prone to set parameters on God's love. Those parameters slowly constrict and, with each twist, rob us more and more of God's grace.

Our scripture today can be found in Luke 10: 25-37.

As we encounter the prophet Elisha, we are challenged to take a closer look at what we think, our underlying expectations, and what we are willing to do.

Our scripture today can be found in 2 Kings 5: 1-14