Identity and purpose are shaped, not so much by what we achieve, but rather by the commitments we make. What if we could change our esteem, and our behavior, by changing what or who we are most deeply committed to?
A few reflections on this week of Advent, with an urgent call by Questscope for emergency aid as they are on the front lines of the Syrian refugee crisis.
Where there is no vision... It is possible that the reason why many of us feel that we are disheveled, uncontrolled, or that we are simply running around, wild and crazy, is because we have forgotten our story, and therefore have lost "vision."
Pastor Mark shares his reflections on the story of Daniel and his friends in a foreign land, relevant to how many of us feel in this current circumstance. Rather than being frightened, these faithful Israelites committed themselves to being true to their identity as children of God. As such, our true identity, as lovers of God and our neighbor, whoever they may be.
In the wake of the US election news, many in our community are now living with some significant questions about this world, our nation, our faith community, and our place within it all. In an effort to provide a safe place with a vision for the future of our existence, Pastor Danielle shares the renewed power of our values.
Our first installment of a 5 part series on what it means to be whole. We will journey through a few piercing questions that help get at the root of our pain, the source of our joy, and the power for our work in this world. This week, "Where does it hurt?"
This Sunday, we reflect, celebrate, say a lot of "thank you's," and look forward to what is to come. AND, to all of our distance listeners, please know how much we love and appreciate YOU also being a part of our family!