When we have the courage to say, “This, I believe…,” that conviction has a ripple effect on others. If you had to speak your faith in one sentence, what would you say?
Many of us know what it feels like to be thrown off balance, to feel as if we’re sinking. In this story, we empathize with the desperation Peter feels as he cries out, and we pray for God to save us when we sink.
What is the beginning of your faith story? When has God sought you out? Have you ever felt like your calling was pursuing—or chasing—you? Did you resist? Did you follow?
We are called to a community to serve. Staying connected helps us burn bright without burning up.
Every hero story in scripture has a sidekick.
God told Moses to tell the people that God is “I Am.” This couldn’t be more clear and more vague when it comes to helping us understand who God is.
How do we burn bright without burning up?
As we bring this series to an end, we recognize that our ultimate ability to rejoice lies in our understanding that we belong to God.
Like the guiding light of a lighthouse, a star appeared and led the three Magi to exactly where they needed to be.
When all seems up in the air, it is the familiar, the known, the shared, that brings us back to our feet.
You might have heard it said, “We don’t need bigger walls or fences; we need longer tables.”
The Christmas story gives us permission to allow ourselves to be amazed
Have you ever done something that brought you so much joy, but you were afraid to tell others about it? Have you ever discovered something about yourself but didn’t feel others would embrace it?
Join us this advent as we answer the question, “How does a weary world rejoice?”
A king has very specific rules and responsibilities that fall to no one else. One of those responsibilities is executing judgement upon the people. Do you fear judgement?
Have you ever tried to hang on to something so tightly that you actually broke it?
Do you ever have those dreams where you show up for church but forgot to put your pants on?
Let’s not wait till a loved one is gone to let them know how much we care.
Have you ever asked a question about your life, shaken up the Magic 8 Ball, and then flipped it over hoping to get the answer you wanted? What if you didn’t like that answer? Would you shake it up again and continue flipping it till you got the one you wanted?
“Regenerate your system through diet and exercise. Save the cookies!” That seems rather boring.