As we walk with Christ, sometimes our paint gets a little old … maybe even peeling off. We may be at a point where Christ feels somewhat far away because we have not been doing the work of growing in Christ / of upkeeping our relationship with Him.
Read MoreThe Lord’s Table is not only the Communion Table or a future heavenly reality for us. Our lives also serve as the Lord’s Table, inviting others in to be with us as we are with Christ, to follow us as we follow Christ (1st Corinthians 11.1). The table is a place / a means of service.
Read MoreWhen our circumstances seem confusing, and it is hard to see what God is up to … we choose to live by faith in the sovereign hand and perfect love of God.
Read MoreTo what degree should we engage ourselves on the political level of our society? What are the best ways to participate in discussion around and the development of best policies and practices for our church, community, province, nation, and world?
Read MoreMay we take on this responsibility to actively make every effort towards growing and engaging in our innermost being with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Read MoreSo many thoughts and questions pass through my mind as I consider the news stories around the death of George Floyd on May 25, 2020 in the city of Minneapolis, MN. The death of this black man while in police custody has caused another wave of anger against the racism expressed all too often from whites to blacks.
Why did this situation play out as it did? What facts are we left unaware of? Is there any racism in us?
Read More“He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.” - 1st John 4.4b
Read MoreIf only it was as easy as hitting the reset button …
Read MoreThis morning came with a punch for our family; we learned of a man we knew who died suddenly on Sunday … a man only 38 years old, married 16 years, and father of three elementary aged children. He was highly engaged with his family, worked diligently in his business, and served his community in a variety of ways. No one expected him to die.
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