Jesus comes into Jerusalem with much fanfare and anticipation. People were expectant, ready, and welcoming. Sometimes we too can approach our spiritual lives from the perspective of the moments of fanfare and awe and yet who is this that we proclaim at those moments and what meaning do we make out of those encounters? Join Pastor Juan Carlos Huertas this weekend online for worship!

Literary critics will tell you that a truly great novel or story will "display not tell." That is, the power of a story is not in moments of explicit explanation but when something is conveyed through the actions of the characters. During Lent we will explore five stories in our Bible that convey profound truths about God without event talking explicitly about the divine. In fact, it's the most surprising characters in our Bible that end up displaying something about the true nature of our mighty God. Let's journey together through Lent and re-discover our God.

Judas Iscariot is the preeminent antagonist in scripture. Unfortunately over time his name and story has been used as fuel for antisemitism, othering, and hatred. This week we'll talk about our penchant for making enemy out of those we do not understand, scapegoating, and what it might look like for us to love enemy.

This week our God Stories takes us to a priest who finds himself pressured to provide answers in the midst of much uncertainty. Often when things are not going well, when anxiety and fear take over, we want certainty, assurances, and a concrete sign that all will be well. What if the real flourishing is found in the midst of the uncertain, the indescribable, and the unknown?

How would we describe our being Christian without using the many well worn words, cliches, and churchy language? This week join Dr. Jim Keck on Digital and at 8:15am to engage in a conversation about being Christian, what it looks like, and how to talk about it in new ways.

Literary critics will tell you that a truly great novel or story will "display not tell." That is, the power of a story is not in moments of explicit explanation but when something is conveyed through the actions of the characters. During Lent we will explore five stories in our Bible that convey profound truths about God without event talking explicitly about the divine. In fact, it's the most surprising characters in our Bible that end up displaying something about the true nature of our mighty God. Let's journey together through Lent and re-discover our God.

A proverbial saying attributed to 19th Century British politician Lord Acton says "Absolute power corrupts absolutely." This week we'll explore the story of Haman to discuss power, its uses, its pitfalls, and its promise towards a more just world where humanity can flourish.

Literary critics will tell you that a truly great novel or story will "display not tell." That is, the power of a story is not in moments of explicit explanation but when something is conveyed through the actions of the characters. During Lent we will explore five stories in our Bible that convey profound truths about God without event talking explicitly about the divine. In fact, it's the most surprising characters in our Bible that end up displaying something about the true nature of our mighty God. Let's journey together through Lent and re-discover our God.

The book of Judges contains some of the most interesting and disturbing stories in all of scripture. Many of them would make for great Soap Opera material. This week we'll hear the story of Delilah, her love affair with Sampson, and her decision to betray him, as a story of a people trying to figure out their identity through their fallen heroes and their complicated relationships.

Literary critics will tell you that a truly great novel or story will "display not tell." That is, the power of a story is not in moments of explicit explanation but when something is conveyed through the actions of the characters. During Lent we will explore five stories in our Bible that convey profound truths about God without event talking explicitly about the divine. In fact, it's the most surprising characters in our Bible that end up displaying something about the true nature of our mighty God. Let's journey together through Lent and re-discover our God.