Avoiding conflict is something that people excel at, in part, because conflict can be so harmful to people and relationships. In this sermon, Pastor Cara reminds us that while conflict is less than ideal, we are not called to avoid it at all costs.

After a reading of Romans 12:3-21, Pastor Cara Scriven shares some of the different community rules that have dictated Christian life together. We are asked to reflect on how we can embrace these rules as a community, deriving our identity in part by our faithfulness to them.

Reflecting in equal parts on a Dr. Seuss classic and Paul's encouragement to the early church, Pastor Cara challenges the church to keep a missional mindset when considering ministry and change.

In the Epistle to the Romans, Paul argues that Christians are Abraham's descendents as they share his faith in God. As such we also bear the promise/responsibility to be a blessing to the world as we have been blessed.

The Jewish people in biblical times displayed how serious they took their faith through a sometimes rigid adoption of their religious laws and customs. In the absence of these laws, how exactly are Christians today to show that they take their faith seriously as well?

The Israelites are on the precipice of entering the promised land but their fears and doubts make them falter. In what ways do our fears and doubts paralyze us? Will we be able to realize our dreams by taking the necessary risks?

Moses' father-in-law Jethro offers advice helping him to understand the value of sharing the load with others.

Moses and the people cross the Red Sea. The process of doing so is one of turning from petty complaining toward realizing the true goal ahead.

Together we explore Moses' excuses for not following God's invitation to lead the Israelite's out of Egypt. What will it take for us to say yes to God?