The Corner Pulpit

Receiving for Christians means letting go and making space in our lives by actively receiving the light of Christ. What must change in your life for you to fully receive all that God wants to give you, and what must never change?

Believing is bigger than we think, more personal than we always know for ourselves, and a relentless call to worldwide witness. It’s a big word.

Amidst the arrest of John the Baptist, a silenced prophet, Jesus boldly emerges to announce the greatest news ever. God's new world is here, inviting us to repent, believe, and bring change.

Forgiveness and resurrection enable us to walk in faith. Through Jesus's healing, we see that hindrances cannot obstruct faith, because God dismantles systems that hinder liberation. Comfort cannot be an excuse for disobedience. God's goodness finds us, compelling us to rise, too.

What will you do when when Jesus invites himself to live in the house of your life?

As we prepare to walk with Jesus in Lent, we are reminded again of the importance of calibrating our lives according to mission we've been given. A special story about former Yates intern, Jacob Drake, concludes the message shown in a video linked below (https://vimeo.com/910901865).

Anna and Simeon waited patiently for fulfillment, emphasizing the significance of what they awaited. Some waits are worthwhile; consider what you're waiting for!

How do you balance no and yes in your life? Learn from a retiring couple’s journey of faith, friendship, and God’s unconditional yes in Jesus Christ.

What if God is calling you to do something new or different in your life? Would you follow immediately or hesitate? Learn from the examples of the disciples and Jonah, who had different responses to God's call - and enjoy a funny story of a cold baptismal service along the way!

We bear a name, the name of Christ, a name we want to live up to. In spite of all the ways that name has been betrayed over the centuries, it is a good name, a name we can be proud of. It is rather to be chosen than great riches!