As humans, we all have a deep desire to create…
Read MoreControl. Control is something each of us wants and yearns for…
Read MoreAs a society, we love having answers. We have game shows…
Read MoreWhat is faith? For us Christians faith is a strong and integrated belief in God—that God is who God says and that God will do what God promised…
Read MoreFor better or worse the Church is now online. Anyone wishing to join in on a worship service, listen to a devotional, or participate in virtual Sunday school have a wealth of opportunities…
Read MoreThe Parable of the Sower is a Parable told by Jesus found in Matthew 13:1-23, Mark 4:1-20, and Luke 8:1-15. In the parable, a farmer sows seeds in various places…
Read MoreLet’s talk about money.
That’s never really a good way to start a conversation is it? Or to start a sermon? Most of us don’t like to talk about money, especially when it overlaps with religion…
Read MoreIt has become apparent to me that everyone around me knows everything. They all know what’s right and wrong, good and evil. They know what the mayor or the governor or the president needs to do. They know exactly what is best for themselves, the people around them, and the world as a whole…
Read MoreWhere have you seen God?
This is a fairly common question you may be asked at church, especially in a small group setting. In fact, this question was regularly asked at many of the church functions and events I was a part of growing up—from youth and college ministries to mission trips.
Read MoreI generally consider myself a good person. I do my best to make the right decisions and do the right thing. I try to be nice to others and help out when I can…
Read MoreWhat does prayer sound like?
I invite you to think about that for a minute—it’s not exactly a normal question. Normally when we reflect on prayer, the questions become: what is prayer? Or how do we pray?
Read MoreHow do you define perfection? Think about that for a minute.
Merriam-Webster defines the state of being ‘perfect’ in three different ways: freedom from fault or defect, maturity, and the quality or state of being saintly…
Read MoreWhat are you thankful for?
That’s a question many of us are likely to hear in the next few days as we gather together to celebrate thanksgiving..
Read MoreWe are all called to be ministers—inside the local church, and outside its walls. What that ministry looks like is unique to each of us. Our ministry is determined by our God given gifts and talents as well as the places where we spend our time…
Read MoreOn January 12, 2007 on a Washington D.C. subway platform, something amazing and beautiful happened. Over the course of about 45 minutes, the famous concert violinist Joshua Bell performed several classical masterpieces for everyone present. Thousands of people had the opportunity to enjoy a free concert that normally…
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