Jesus' words to the church in Philadelphia provide insight into how we can navigate times of turbulence.

We can be part of a movement of multiplying discipleship if we allow the Holy Spirit to lead us.

The disruption and discomfort of being de-programmed is exactly when we should be listening for the voice of God. The Church in Sardis, had gotten comfortable and needed a wake up call from Jesus, calling them back to an understanding of the basics of Christian life and faith. Jesus had to disrupt the church.

Does your reputation match your reality? Jesus calls the church of Sardis to "Wake Up!" to the reality that their reputation didn't match their reality. The first step to becoming alive in Jesus is waking up to reality.

The Shunamite woman shows the heart of faithfulness to God. She is an example to us of how to navigate challenging times by faith and grow.

We all want to know who we are and where we have come from. Our world is full of lies about who we are. Our passage this Sunday will give us clarity in the midst of confusion.

Jesus' words to the church in Smyrna hold important words for us in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond about fear, peace and wisdom.

We need to hear from heaven! In the apocalyptic book of Revelation, Jesus has some important words for the seven churches in Asia minor. The church in Ephesus is charged to remember their first love, God.

Grieving loss forces us to slow down and see the things that God has for us in the moment. In Mary's grief she became the first person entrusted with the news of Jesus' resurrection. Taking time to grieve helps us recognize God's presence is with us in the world and His call to bring reconciliation and restoration to all His creation.

In this season the Art of Biblical Lament will give perspective on the things lost as we wait through this difficult season.