Pastor Erik and Pastor Kevin discuss John 4:46-54. This story comes right after the story of the Samaritan woman. It’s another story of Jesus crossing cultural boundaries to restore life and relationship. What Jesus has done doesn’t just bring the official to faith, it brings everyone around him to faith. While projects are a part of our partnerships, it’s not all there is. It’s also about being partners in faith and being changed by each other. We encourage each other as we walk in faith together.

Pastor Megan and Pastor Erik discuss John 4:31-42. Even though the woman seems ostracized, she still returns to her community to proclaim Christ. Her witness is what brings people to Jesus, but their encounter with Jesus is what really brings them to faith. How will we trust people to point us to Jesus? How will we truly meet him in unexpected places? A community is restored and faith grows. This is part of our own faith relationships. We build relationship and faith together.

On this day, when we remember the legacy and ministry of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, we hear again that the gospel calls us out into the world to love and serve our neighbors. Thank you for taking this pause for devotion and community today. From January 19

Pastor Megan and Pastor Kevin discuss John 4:16-29. Continued from last week: she is likely trapped in Levirate marriage, promised to the family member of a deceased husband who won’t marry her. She might be seen as bad luck, having caused many deaths. Jesus doesn’t judge this, he sees it and her. She engages with him in earnest questioning and truth-seeking. In this case, about the appropriate place for worship. But Jesus continues to break down boundaries by focusing on “spirit and truth”.  We encounter Jesus in the life and testimony of the people we meet. We travel to visit our partners not to change them, but to learn from them and be changed by them. We see the people and the faith we share.

Pastor Megan, Pastor Kevin and Pastor Erik discuss John 4:1-15. Samaritans are culturally different and even despised by Jews of Jesus’ time. The text admits that Jesus should not be talking or sharing anything with the woman. More on this next week. When we want to share our faith or hear others’ stories, there can be too many cultural barriers. This encounter reminds us it’s still possible and worthwhile. Jesus focuses on water, a symbol with great meaning to both. What are some places of common ground where we can talk about faith and learn from others?

Through hard news and challenging times, we cling all the more to God’s promises. In our devotion today, we remember the gift of baptism and how it charges us to oppose evil and point to Jesus. Thanks for joining us; these devotions typically go live Mondays at 9 am.

Pastor Megan, Pastor Kevin and pastor Erik discuss John 1:25-34. John doesn’t baptize Jesus in this gospel. In many ways, it’s beside the point. Who baptizes isn’t as important as God’s love revealed in baptism. John says baptism is meant to reveal Jesus. It is still true – in our baptism, Jesus’ grace and mercy are revealed to us and to all. This story focus on Jesus and John’s proclamation of him. It’s an opportunity for us to talk more about baptism, too. It is truly a foundation of our faith and meant for anyone. How can we trust in our baptisms and all God’s gifts to us through this promise?

Happy new year! We take a moment together to reflect on all God’s gifts, especially the gift of communion. We remember that all are truly welcome to receive our Savior’s gifts at his table. Thanks for joining this time of devotion that typically goes live Mondays at 9 am.

Join Pastors Kevin, Megan, and Erik in discussion of John 1:35-46. Jesus’ invitation to “come and see” is more than words—it’s a call to reveal His presence through our lives.

Pastor Megan and Pastor Erik discuss John 1:1-14. We often hear this passage on Christmas Eve – today is still the Christmas season! This reading reinforces Jesus’ deity while reminding us that he truly lived as a human in our world. We remember God’s ongoing promises fulfilled in Jesus. How will we celebrate God’s promises incarnate in Jesus?