Oct 31, 2018
We live in a wondrous time of science, health care, and technology. But we still cannot escape the pit of pain and death. Sometimes the best we can do is to jump into the pit of those who are suffering and say "I am here." Jesus goes a step further; he offers the gift of new life, right here, right now. John 11.
Oct 29, 2018
All Saints day is personal. It is a time when we remember who is in our "cloud of witnesses." How have people in our past revealed the love of Christ? Are we living into that influence? Hebrews 12:1-2
Oct 24, 2018
The Apollo astronauts were in constant contact with their guides here on Earth. In the same way, Jesus serves as the vital link between us and God. At its core, the metaphor of the vine is about relationship to God as the source of our abundant life.
Oct 24, 2018
In his farewell discourse (John chapters 13-17), Jesus shares his hope that the disciples stay connected. As branches of the vine, we bear the most fruit - love, joy, peace, patience, kindness - when we prune off those parts of our lives that keep us from being our best selves. John 15:1-6
Oct 17, 2018
In times of trouble, we need to know the way to go. Jesus provides us that way, the truth of the world's reality, and the life that comes from God. Our lives can start anew, right now. John 14:1-6