Sep 22, 2020
Being the church, when we really pare it down, is all about 2 things: recognizing that Jesus is Lord, and then following in his way. And what is this "way?" Loving what is good, caring for strangers, rejoice in hope, living in peace with one another.
Sep 22, 2020
Building the church is a little like putting together a jigsaw puzzle; it takes lots of time, effort, and commitment. But then Jesus comes along and turns the pieces upside down. How are we to still be the church even when we cannot gather together in person?
Sep 22, 2020
It will be impossible to not be changed by what is happening in our world. Covid-19 has caused us to redefine how we are in the world, how we fellowship, how we serve, how we love. The “new normal” may seem disruptive and even scary. God is with us, shaping things to God’s will. We must seek God. We have made...
Sep 22, 2020
One of the adaptations that we can make is to sneak up on moments of grace that we may not have otherwise seen coming. This adaptation will help us during social distancing, but it will also be a spiritual discipline that we can use after sheltering in place is over. We need to be assertive and not passive in our...
Sep 22, 2020
One of the struggles of sheltering in place is that we feel so out of control (and we are). How do we deal with this? The story of Jesus in the Temple as a boy highlights the horror that Mary and Joseph felt, first, not knowing where Jesus was, and then, recognizing that this child was beyond their control. Is there...