Through God's love in Jesus, we are a connected people.

Jesus, the Good Shepherd, calls us to be loved as members of his flock, assured that he gives himself for us. Our voices then echo his in sharing his love with others.

God has forgiven you, set you free from captivity to sin, and given you a new identity as His child. And He's the best at what He does.

As St. Augustine has said, “Faith is to believe what you do not see; and the reward of this faith is to see what you believe.” By grace, we cast off doubt and believe in God's forgiveness through His Son, Jesus Christ.

The "Soaring" ride at Disney's Epcot takes riders on an exhilarating flight simulation over mountains, forests, and oceans. On Easter Sunday, we soar in spirit as Jesus rises in triumph over sin, death, and hell. Despite the overwhelming problems facing our world at present, because of what Jesus has done, we are not helpless victims caught in an endless downward spiral in life. Through Jesus' death and resurrection, we are more than conquerors. Through Jesus, we can soar in the midst of life's problems, and find our joy in his victory.

Lent is about God's love for us, epitomized in Jesus' giving up his life for us on the cross.

In the Lord's Supper, the "love feast," Jesus paid our bride price to have us as his own people, that we might be with God forever.

On Palm Sunday, we cry out "Hosanna!" to God who saves us in Christ Jesus.

Blossoms

The Roman soldiers' mockery of Jesus demonstrates the depth of Jesus' patient love for us to work our forgiveness and reveals the nature of his kingly grace.