Jesus calls us to abide in him and love as he loves. That loving part is his commandment. How do we follow what Jesus commands us to do is such a divisive culture?

Jesus says that he is the resurrection and the life, then provides proof by calling his friend Lazarus from the grave. We know that Mary and Martha, the sisters of Lazarus, were pleased with this, but what about Lazarus? Did anybody ask him?

Children's Moment 10/30/2016

Jesus calls us to healing, even when the world ignores us, even when the world puts us down, even when the world says no.

Children's Moment 10/23/2016

Jesus understood the importance of taking care of one's body. We see that in the times when Jesus touches someone and heals them. But we also see it in the prominence that eating meals together takes in Jesus' life. We practice that, too, in our service of communion.

Children's Moment 10/15/2016

Have you ever not made it to church on Sunday because you just didn't have it all together? The beatitudes describe those who are in pain, trouble, and on the outs. Those are the people who are particularly blessed. Is that what Jesus' congregation looks like? Isn't church a place where we can share our brokenness?

What if gratitude is the first and most important sign that we have faith? Only one of the ten lepers who were healed returned to express gratitude. Will we choose to be among the nine who received the gift of healing but neglected to return to say thank you?

What if gratitude is the first and most important sign that we have faith? Only one of the ten lepers who were healed returned to express gratitude. Will we choose to be among the nine who received the gift of healing but neglected to return to say thank you, or will we follow the example of the one?