Open Hands This past Sunday the disciple Peter stopped by for a visit during worship. It seems he was out searching for Jesus and stumbled into our sanctuary.  Why was he searching for Jesus? Because he had a certain image, a certain understanding of God that he was trying to preserve and protect, then Jesus… Read More »

Praise the Mount! We all have moments of clarity in life when we experience absolute certainty. Maybe we are certain about the love we feel for someone, or the love they have for us. Maybe we are certain that we are doing what we were designed to do in life. Maybe we are certain and… Read More »

All This Time Sunday we began our Lenten sermon series entitled Wandering Hearts by focusing on Peter’s call story. When Jesus asked his friend Peter to take him fishing and then suggested that Peter go out to the deep water and let down his net, Peter was offended. We probably would be too. Peter saw… Read More »

Wandering Heart Wow! It’s hard to believe, but Lent begins early this year! Wednesday we begin the journey with an Ash Wednesday service. Then we will meander in the wilderness for a while before we make our way to the cross and the empty tomb. For this season of Lent, we will find inspiration in… Read More »

Souper Bowl! Taylor, Travis, Taylor, Travis, Taylor, Travis, Taylor, Travis, Taylor I bet you are thinking to yourself that I have lost my mind! What is that crazy lady doing? Luke 12:48 tells us, “From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much,… Read More »

Blessings! Well, we have made it to the end of January. A whole month in 2024! What have you learned in the past 31 days? A few weeks into the new year, I asked you how those resolutions were going. I encouraged you to take steps big and small towards growth, in particular spiritual growth,… Read More »

Did You Know? Sometimes it is important to take a step back and reflect on our mission as a church. The purpose is not to brag and say “look what WE did”, but rather to give thanks for the many ways God is calling us to serve the needs of this community and give thanks… Read More »

Snippets Last week I mentioned ways that we might try to grow in our spiritual life and deepen our connection to God. This week, as we continue to seek new ways of improving our lives during the new year, I thought it would be helpful to mention ways we can grow in our discipleship. God… Read More »

Feeling Different Yet? We are 10 days into the new year. That’s 10 days into healthy living, organized closets, nurtured relationships, a better handle on finances, or whatever else you may have resolved to do in 2024. So here are a few questions for you: How is it going?  Are you feeling different yet? Have… Read More »

Searching for Shalom I don’t know if you have heard, however, there will be no Christmas celebration in Bethlehem this year because of the war between Israel and Palestine. Usually it is the busiest time of the year with Christians from around the world making the pilgrimage to the city of Christ’ birth. This year… Read More »