The Road

In the season of Advent, Jesus teaches us to hold reality and hope together, even when our present reality makes the future seem uncertain.

Jesus used his voice and position as Son of God and king to serve, especially those overlooked and excluded. We are called to be God's heart, hands and voice and to share the truth of his love and grace today with our neighbors.

In Christian community we have the gift of centering ourselves in the truth and love of Jesus. From God's timeless wisdom, we are called to extend our hands to neighbor and stranger to foster justice.

As people of faith, we are God's presence in our relationships and the world. We are invited to be God's heart, hands and voice.

At the heart of the Reformation was a delightful discovery—that while we are broken individuals, we are loved by God completely. That truth brought freedom—freedom not simply from responsibilities and obligations but freedom for serving the neighbor. Jesus still welcomes us into his love and freedom and invites us to share that with every neighbor.

The life of faith is about serving. And when we have the responsibility and position of authority, we use it to serve with humility rather than revel in greatness.

Following Jesus isn't just a nice, interesting idea. It's a call to life transformation. It's a call to participate in the redemption of the world–restoring the life of our real neighbors. Jesus invites you to follow.

Jesus ultimately cares for all those in a relationship, but especially those who are vulnerable and hurt. He seeks to lift up the importance and value of love and trust in a committed relationship like marriage.

Jesus challenges our complacency in the face of destructive powers and evils, and invites us to look inside ourselves and remain true to the peace given by Jesus.

Jesus set a different standard for what it would take to be a follower of his and to be great. And it's the same standard he applied to himself—to be a servant of all.