Bringing our gifts together in Christ is what makes the church. Church is not a building but a people. We who are many, are one body in Christ, like an orchestra playing individual instruments coming together to play a beautiful symphony.

We need each other to live in unity under God. We are stronger together as one. The church is a collective unit functioning to represent Jesus on earth.

When Jesus asked, “Who do you say I am?” it is not a trivia question, it is an invitation to relationship with him.

God is welcoming new members into his community as additions, not replacements. The grace of God is a bottomless well, an ever expanding universe. His kingdom is open to all who maintain justice and peace.

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No two storms are the same and it's impossible to prevent or predict them. During difficult times, seek God’s kingdom. God provides peace, unity and purpose amidst the storm.

We pray, “Gracious God, grant us the eyes and heart to see and recognize your miracles in all we do. Bless us with an unspeakable peace so that all of our being humbles to your majesty.”

If God is for us then who can be against us? The Holy Spirit helps us in our weaknesses. When life gives us questions we cannot answer, we look to God's unshakeable love. 

We know the story ends with God reconciling the world. His kingdom will come.

Why isn't God fixing the world? We may want to bring justice into our own hands. But Jesus teaches its not up to us to remove the weeds from the wheat. 

It is not up to us to decide who is worthy. God, the Great Gardener will decide. We can focus on our mission to make disciples of all nations, loving god and loving people.

Jesus shares the good news through the Parable of the Sower. God is free from our worldly obsession with success. God the Sower spreads grace, wreaklessly cultivating joy and peace. 

Father Biddy returns and discusses the freedom we can appreciate because of God. He is your praise. God is greater than all, high and lofty. God's attention is directed to those lowly and left out.

By living God’s desires and hopes for us, we are free. The sun shines on all with no room for partiality. Let us rejoice.

Especially during election years, we see the manipulation tactics of advertising on display. Marketers call you to action by appealing to your self-interest. To the contrast, Jesus calls us to take up our crosses.

But choosing Jesus, you can become whole. Jesus is love, and love is more powerful than any worldly interest. Surrender to Jesus and discover holistic healing and an abundant life.

Our faith is only as strong as our belief. And our belief is as strong as our actions.

To become closer in relationship with God, focus on relentless faith. God is sovereign AND love. Walk in faith so God’s will can be done on earth as it is in heaven.