God does not call us to live “timid, grave-tending” lives. Jesus came, lived, died, and rose again so that we might have the Full Life! A Full Life is a life lived with adventurous expectation of what God HAS done in the past, IS doing right now, and WILL do in the future. A Full … More Adventurously Expectant
Psalm 23 is one of the most well-known Psalms. Most people can probably recite at least part of this Psalm of David. This Psalm was the next chapter in my daily reading one day last week and, in the midst of Pandemic2020, I read this Psalm very differently than I ever have. Here are my … More Wednesday “Wonderings”…
In a time of fear, anxiety, frustration, & unknown… Where do we turn? What brings fulfillment? Where do we find hope, peace, joy…? In 1 Kings 18, we find a great example of where we find answers to these questions. Join us as we learn about the Prophet Elijah, his battle royale with the 450 … More Torn Down
Click the link for Video or Audio-only Jesus knew, for a long time, what He needed to do and what He needed to endure. Despite knowing all that He knew, He still chose us! He knew we had no other hope or option. He had every possible option, but He still chose us… Join us for … More He Chose Us…
Click the link for Video or Audio-only What expectations do we have of Jesus and this life we are called to live? How do our expectations affect our perceptions and perspectives? This is an excerpt of our Maundy-Thursday Communion service where we were able to see each other and get a check-in from all those who … More Expectations (MaundyThursday)
For each of the last 9 years during Holy Week, I read and reflect on something I wrote on Good Friday the Easter after God turned our eyes toward this new chapter of life… Good Friday – 2011 Thank You for today, Father. Thank You for what you did for us today. Thank You for … More Good Friday Reflection…
1 Kings 19:19-21 – Elijah has found the man to whom he will “pass the baton,” Elisha. When Elijah passed by him, Elisha was in the middle of plowing his fields with his team of oxen. When called, chosen, identified, Elisha dropped what he was doing. Elisha did not say, “Hold up. Can you give … More Maundy-Thursday Reflection…
Yesterday’s reflection…Israel was facing a major transition. Elijah won the Prophet Battle Royale (actually, God did!) and the kingdom of Israel was facing a major crossroads; continue on the path they were traveling, or pivot and turn toward God and move, unwavering & undeterred, with Him to the future He was inviting them into. Not … More Holy Week – Wednesday Reflection…
The Prophet Battle Royale… In 1 Kings, chapter 18 is one of my favorite narratives in the Bible. The nation of Israel was in the midst of 3 full years of absolute drought. The land had not received any rain for 3 years because the people had chosen to end their obedience and submission to … More Holy Week – Tuesday Reflection…
So many things have changed in the last month as society has shut down. For many of us: Work is different Our daily routines & rhythms are different Our family dynamic & relationships have changed Our interactions with our friends & support network have changed or disappeared completely. Just about EVERYTHING has changed in some … More Holy Week – A Monday Reflection…
