How do we find comfort and joy in a season that is quieter and more isolating then ever?

How we can find Christmas comfort and joy at Christmas, even in the middle of a pandemic.

The political system in Jesus' day was a mess. It was worse than a mess, it was horrific. And yet Jesus and his followers changed the world. How? By building a different kingdom.

What would Jesus say about how to vote in 2020?

A man named Zacchaeus was living in a pretty comfortable box, until a disruptive encounter with Jesus led him to discover life better than he ever imagined

Two women encounter Jesus in a decisive moment that leads them to do things differently, following Jesus out of the box they become disciples, a role usually reserved for only men.

When disruption happens, the proper response isn't to fix it, or escape it, or try to get back to normal as quickly as possibe. The proper response to disruption, is to stop in our tracks, and turn to God.

How did Jesus handle a politically-charged question in a way that amazed every one, and points us all in a better direction?

Jesus often meets us in the middle of our trouble. What it takes of us is to lean in, to look and listen, and maybe invite a few friends to join us along the way.

Jesus couldn't seem to resist shaking things up - like when he returned to his hometown for a visit. Why is disruption so pivotal, and how can it lead us to better things?