Part two in the Exodus narrative and identity formation series, this week looking at how God uses and overcomes our shortcomings to communicate his nature and include us in his mission to the world.

Part one of a new series following the narrative of the Exodus, and how God works in imparting identity to his people. This week, looking at how the process of identity formation happens before we are aware of it.

Final part in understanding the meaning of righteousness in the Christian life, and understanding how to bring that righteousness into our actions through the narrative of Joseph in Egypt (Genesis 42-45).

Part one of two understanding the meaning of righteousness in the Christian life, and understanding its effects on the world through the narrative of Joseph in Egypt (Genesis 37-41).

Part of the duties of the Church are to lead people into the truth and understanding of Christ, this type of leading is known as spiritual formation. But how does one go about leading and guiding instead of just informing? Christ has given an example on how to lead and guide others into truth, in the famous Road to Emmaus encounter.

There is a problem among many Christians as they go through the faith journey, that they might know OF God by the Scriptures they read and sermons they here but they do not KNOW God. But in Jesus addressing the crowds he helps he sets forth a practice we all need from time to time, to consider who we are following and who truly is there knocking on the doors of our hearts.

Based on the book Resurrecting the Idea of a Christian Society by R.R. Reno, we take this July 4th weekend to think about our nation and where it is heading. Is a Christian society possible in a modern democratic nation, what form could this take in reality, and is it the answer to the problems we face today?

There are stories in the Bible that would appear on the surface to answer the questions to modern-day issues, but the truth can lie much deeper. We look in Genesis at such a story that raises the question of God's care to the rest of the world.

Summer is seen as a time of relaxation and comfort, also where nature grows and is strengthened for the winter that comes. In the life of Abraham we see that reality play out, in looking closer at the covenant that is made with God.

Today the church celebrates Trinity Sunday and strives to understand its meaning, not simply through knowing about it but allowing it to present a reality of creation coming about.