Today, we strive to release. We practice releasing shame, anxiety, guilt, greed, or anything that keeps us from freedom and wholeness. And we release the elements of our money story that prevent us from fully living into the story God will write for our lives.…
Read MoreToday, we strive to remember. Remember that we are called to move from an identity of burden to one of freedom. Remember even in moments of desperation and trial, we are gifted with God’s provision — of the feast of enough, and the holy meal of remembrance.…
Read MoreOur lives are fragile, like jars of clay. Yet, they hold an extraordinary treasure, the Holy Spirit, that empowers us to endure life's greatest challenges with hope and courage.…
Read More“All were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, ‘What does this mean?’”— ACTS 2:12. Pentecost truly is an event filled with amazement and mystery, unity and disarray, beauty and terror.…
Read MoreLife's tough, but Christ's love makes it easier, and we're exploring how to share that love with others in meaningful ways through the lens of John 15. p.s. I love you.…
Read MoreNo matter how far we wander, may we entrust our hearts to God. No matter if our faith is strong or weak, what we can give is our love.…
Read MoreWe might expect that, after denying Christ, Peter would cower in shame. Instead, when he hears the news from the women, he gets up and runs to the tomb. Even after the biggest failures, even after the worst case scenario has happened, can we run toward hope? Like Peter, will we keep…
Read MoreWhat we believe about Jesus and ourselves matters. In Matthew 16, Peter has a mountaintop experience triggered by Jesus' question: "Who do you say I am?" Who do you say Jesus is and what do you hear him saying about you?…
Read MoreJesus doesn’t seek out trained rabbis and priests to be his disciples; instead, he calls a few Galilean fishermen to follow him and join his ministry. What is the beginning of your faith story? When has God sought you out? …
Read MoreThrough the Israelites’ story, we are reminded that God loves imperfect people — in fact, time and again, that’s precisely who God claims and calls. What can we learn from their journey from Egypt to the Promised Land?…
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