As Jesus enters Jerusalem he is making final preparations for his trial, but reminds us that worldly powers are the ones to be judged. Jesus will break down systems to introduce "The Way" of love.

So often the 10 Commandments are viewed as a measuring stick for religious moralism. If we listen closely we may begin to hear them instead as an invitation into beloved community with God and God's people.

In our Gospel text, we delve into the profound call to witness each other's vulnerability and embrace our own, trusting in the love found in Christ. We celebrate the power of our vulnerability, journeying together in empathy and grace.

Explore the depths of our Gospel text, as we delve into Jesus' baptism, wilderness experience, and ministry commencement. Discover the richness of Lent's themes and listen attentively for God's voice and witness God’s continuous renewal.

We gather to celebrate God's righteousness and our own mortality in the shape of an ashen cross. Death is an inevitable reality of live, but also the precursor for eternal life.

On the mountaintop during the Transfiguration a booming voice calls out, "This is my Son, the Beloved, listen to him!" As we enter Lent we must listen to the promise of life, death and resurrection once more.

Jesus lifts Simon's (unnamed) mother-in-law from her fever and she immediately begins to serve. She becomes the first deacon and a model for proclamation of the "Good News" in word and service.

The Good Samaritan helps us to discover the profound impact of compassion in our diverse community. God calls us into neighborly love, and so we work to embrace inclusivity, challenge fear, and be agents of God's care.

Time is a limitation we face as humans, but in Jesus, we are boundless in our call to serve. Discipleship is about living in the time of God's reign now and we do this each and every day of our lives.

From Samuel to Nathanael to you and me, we are all called. At its core, being called is about being in relationship with God, a God who knows us and makes it known that we are beloved.