The disciples are uncertain what to do next after Jesus is crucified and resurrected. They go back home and start to fish like always, until they get a surprise guest. 

Despite an uphill battle to be noticed at first, Joseph uses the gifts given to him by God to impact to impact the fate of a fellow prisoner, to warn the political leader of a serious threat, and to change the fate of everyone around him.

Three important meals as we approach Thanksgiving - Ruth 1 and 2 is a perfect example of how food can draw new neighbors together.

Jesus tells a large, diverse crowd that they are capable of building the Kingdom of Heaven by praying for clarity, strength, and awareness of those around them.

Jesus walks through a small town, creating a pop up parade like atmosphere, and in the chaos he invites an often rejected leader to share a meal.

Jesus tells a story of the prayers two men pray, so that the group hearing him can better understand committment, humility, and grace.

Jesus tells a parable about two people on opposite sides of a community to help illustrate the human potential for care and God's potential for love.

Many events in life happen in between the location we leave and our ultimate destination. Jesus pauses on the way to Jerusalem to change someone's life forever. 

Jesus tells his followers they should be a stepping stone for future followers, rather than a stumbling block. We also include the elements and worship and communion that tie into the theme.

Jesus tells a story of two very different men, to help dispel the myths of how we determine who is blessed and who is cursed.