It took a holy journey, a holy conversation, and a holy meal to strengthen and continue the faith community in Rome. 

Paul writes a letter to a new church start in Rome, to encourage their interest in following Jesus.

Two men walk into a small town and heal a man that has great faith. The excitement, confusion, and fear of the crowd leads to one of the stranger stories in the New Testament. 

Two men walk into a small town and heal a man that has great faith. The excitement, confusion, and fear of the crowd leads to one of the stranger stories in the New Testament. 

A short time after the story of roman soldiers abusing Jesus, we read a story of a disciple and a Roman soldier traveling to meet each other, in order to expand the message of Jesus. 

Jesus appears to his disciples to reestablish one of the most important beliefs he ever gave the world.

This past Sunday we read Mark's version of the Easter Story, where everyone left in total confusion. In a classic episode of the SSP from 2018, we read the story for this Sunday, where Jesus appears to the disciples.  

We discuss the questions, challenges, and opportunities presented by the fact that Jesus was resurrected. 

We read the Easter stories from Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John to see what each writer emphasized. 

Jesus raises the stakes for service in the local community by saying when you help those in need, you are helping me. You won't understand why this goat recipe is here until you listen to the end - https://www.africanbites.com/jamaican-curry-goat/.