Philip, the first century Billy Graham, after facilitating the conversion of a whole city, was sent by the Spirit to a lonely, desert road where he reluctantly engaged another, who was different from him in nearly every way. As a result, both Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch experience regeneration.
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We explore our responsibility in and to creation and ponder where it fits into our lives of faith.
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This week, we recognized those that volunteer in ministry in our church.
Looking at Ephesians 3:1-10, we place our ministries within the grand story of our faith – “a faith that works.”
Jesus rode a donkey into Jerusalem at the beginning of Passover. Was it a sign of aggression or a sign of humility?
Whatever the original reason, the following week would see a downwardly-mobile spiral in the ministry of Jesus and his followers. But Jesus, ever-emptying himself encountered many teachable moments during that final week, engaging in and encouraging community amongst his disciples.
Continuing our exploration of covenant, we immerse ourselves in the story of the covenant of God with Abraham and Sarah. We talk about the promises of God, our participation in the promise, and the legacy that participation can produce.
As we begin the Lenten season, we first engage the story of Noah and the covenant that God made with all of creation. What does the story tell us about humanity’s developing understanding of and relationship with God? What does it reveal to us about our relationship with God?
This morning’s service was a great experience from beginning to end and after as people shared with one another the powerful experiences they have had in seeing rainbows at significant moments in their lives. If you have a rainbow story you would like to share, hit “Leave a Comment” above.
It’s Transfiguration Sunday. Like Peter, we don’t usually know what to say when we encounter the “thin places” in our lives – the places where we come close to the powerful presence of God. This week, we talk about how we encounter God and how we respond.
Healing stories are exciting and awkward to explore. What can we learn from this story of Jesus healing the leper. What can we learn from the characteristics of Jesus, the healer, and also the one healed as we seek Jesus’ healing touch and seek to be instruments of healing for others?
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Jesus’ ministry was marked by a definite purpose, service to others, and time alone to rest and connect with God.
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