Happy Father’s Day to all men watching this live and online. I want to give the same honor to the men that I gave to the women on Mother’s Day. Many of you may not have seen my dad. So you’ll have to picture him as a 62-year-old version of me. I mean, we evenContinueContinue reading “Fathering Our Faith || 06.18.2022”
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Setting Your Excuses on Fire || What is Courage || Part 4 (FINALE)
We’ve spent 3 Saturdays on different characters in the Bible and the courage they needed to experience. So, now what? Moses offered a bunch of excuses to God about why he couldn’t lead the Israelites out of Egypt. These five excuses seem to stumble on status, confidence, courage, and speech. He first thought, who amContinueContinue reading “Setting Your Excuses on Fire || What is Courage || Part 4 (FINALE)”
Balancing our Inner Conflict || What is Courage? || Part 3
I’m continuing our focus on courageous character by looking at ourselves, more importantly our body. We’ve often heard Paul’s reference to Christians being the hands and feet of Christ. In 1 Corinthians 12, Paul talks about the body of Christ and how the parts should work together, but there was one verse that struck me.ContinueContinue reading “Balancing our Inner Conflict || What is Courage? || Part 3”
Being that Safe Space || What is Courage? || Week 2
Today’s message of our “Courageous Characters” series has us in John 3. We’re going to talk about the courage Nicodemus needed to have this conversation with Jesus. Remember our definition of courage, or the Greek word tolmao. Tolmao (tol-mah-o) is defined as courageously venturing forward by putting fear behind and embracing the fruit that liesContinueContinue reading “Being that Safe Space || What is Courage? || Week 2”
Indestructible Word || Matthew 24:35 || Mid-Week Midrash
The world will be destroyed, but the words spoken will endure. This reality, harsh yet true, prompts reflection on our purpose as followers of Christ in bringing God’s kingdom to earth.
Pure Words || Psalm 12:6 || Mid-Week Midrash #22
The Lord’s words are compared to pure silver, free from impurities. This purity parallels the Bible, believed to contain only God-breathed words, similar to silver purified seven times.
Mothering Our Faith || 05.07.2022
How many of you know my favorite scripture? (Pause) You should. It’s on a poster in the Gathering Room. It’s 1 Timothy 4:12 which says, “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young. Instead, set an example for the believers through your speech, behavior, love, faith, and by being sexually pure.” It’sContinueContinue reading “Mothering Our Faith || 05.07.2022”
2 || Numbers of Lent || Week 3
During our Lenten journey, we talked about: The number 40 and how it represents different journeys, specifically the 40-day journey through Lent.The number 3 and how it represents completeness, especially the completeness of Jesus’ final act. Today we focus on the number 2. The number 2 represents a union, division, or verification of facts byContinueContinue reading “2 || Numbers of Lent || Week 3”
3 || Numbers of Lent || Week 2
Last week, we talked about the meaning of the number 40 for the Lenten season. This week, we are talking about the number 3. Luke 23:39-43 talks about the conversation Jesus had with the two criminals while they were hanging on the cross. This story shows that three people talked with each other, while oneContinueContinue reading “3 || Numbers of Lent || Week 2”
Keeping God’s Word Close || Deuteronomy 6:6 || Mid-Week Midrash #13
The scripture from Deuteronomy 6:6 emphasizes keeping God’s word in the heart and mind. Reflecting on this, it’s a reminder to manage emotions and act thoughtfully according to God’s guidance as we journey through 2022.