The prophet tells us, "the desert shall rejoice and blossom, like the crocus." What does it mean to "rejoice and blossom," and how can we reflect that in our lives? Is it connected with fulfilling God's dream for the world?

Children's Moment 12/11/2016

The prophet foresees a time when the cow and the bear will graze together and the lion will eat straw like the ox. That's not the way the world works, is it? What does this mean?

For us as Christians, the Christmas season doesn't begin right after Halloween, as it seems to do throughout our culture. We have this Advent season, a time of anticipation, a time of preparation. And what does that mean for us as we anticipate the birth of Jesus?

Children's Moment 11/27/2016

Children's Moment 11/20/2016

In this familiar story Peter first refuses to let Jesus wash his feet. But Jesus is unrelenting, demonstrating that although we are called to help others, we are also called to receive help. It is through receiving help that we learn how to help.

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