Jesus said seemingly outrageous things, like ‘Do not think I have come to bring peace… Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me… Those who find their life will lose it.’ Pastor Dan digs a little and finds good news in there.

Jesus sent the disciples to spread the news of God's extravagant love for ALL people. Rather than focusing on bad things someone else is doing, sometimes we can just ‘let them’ be that way. Pastor Jody suggests we shift our focus to letting love loose.

A church may be known for its steeple, pipe organ, or its members. How about its laughter? After today’s Old Testament story in which Sarah laughed, pastor Dan argues that laughing is important.

Church member Greg Gerrans shares a story of belonging to oneself, to one another, and to God. From struggling to reconcile faith and identity to adopting a son right after 9-11. Even in uncertain times, love has a way of leading us where we are meant to be.

The theological construct of the Trinity was hammered out in the fourth century in an attempt to understand the nature of God’s being. Pastor Dan explains that the Trinity is a relational way of being that blesses all things LGBTQ.

‘The Spirit blows where she will’ - like when it comes into a locked room and inspires Jesus' followers. Tongues of fire and speaking unknown languages make for an unusual event--the birthday of the Church? Pastor Jody talks about its significance for us.

The Ascension can’t compete with Christmas, but the story offers insights into holy living. Elizabeth Gilbert wrote, ‘There’s always another level up.’ Pastor Dan connects the Ascension to modern life.

Family relationships -even difficult ones- are crucial. ‘Framily’ is a term for friends who are family. A faith community can be family, and it can hold us accountable to be our best selves. Pastor Jody considers Jesus’ words about where to find support.

People use passages in the Bible to defend positions on topics like homosexuality, the subservience of women, and Christian nationalism. Pastor Dan shares his doubts on one example: the idea that worshipping Jesus is the only way to get to heaven.

How does a vibrant, attractive group of faithful people look and act? Winsome, vital, compelling, inspiring? Finding favor with the world draws others to them, according to the book of Acts. Pastor Jody asks what people look for in a place to gather.