The cross of Jesus is the shape of our spiritual formation. The question is whether we will take up Jesus' way or continue on our own.

Leaven is a picture of adding something small that corrupts the whole thing. Jesus warned against adding small old beliefs and ways of living to his way, instead inviting us to leave our old ways behind and trust him to satisfy our souls.

In the seeming offense of Jesus' response to a desperate woman, we discover the secret of access to the goodness and grace of God: not our goodness nor our identity, but only our need grants us a seat at the table of grace.

We have a sense that there's something wrong with us, and look either to clean up the outside of ourselves or embrace our inner self. But Jesus questions both of these solutions, inviting us instead to look outside of ourselves completely to find peace and goodness.

Struggle is a part of life and a part of our journey of discipleship in the way of Jesus. What happens in us when we struggle, and what Jesus does in the midst of our struggle, is what matters most.

The way of Jesus invites us into both work and rest, trusting Jesus' ability to provide our daily bread.

The way of power and privilege tells us that life should get easier as we get more powerful; the way of Jesus tells us we should expect suffering as the place where we experiece God's greatest power.

Pastor Jon responds to questions we received during our series on The Practice of Peacemaking, along with a few responses from Pastor Duane Crabbs about peacemaking, nonviolence, politics, and justice.

To learn more about The Practice of Peacemaking, visit www.wingfootchurch.com/peacemaking.

Jesus challenges political idolatry and confronts the injustice that occurs when we miss the image of God in everyone, include our political opponents.

This teaching is part of a series on The Practice of Peacemaking, one of six practices in our community rule of life. Learn more, download practice guides, and get recommended readings and resources at www.wingfootchurch.com/peacemaking.

Making peace means working for the wholeness and flourishing of the city, especially if you feel like an exile or an outsider.

This teaching is part of a series on The Practice of Peacemaking, one of the six practices in our community rule of life. Learn more, download a practice guide, and find more resources and readings at www.wingfootchurch.com/peacemaking.