Meditate on this Sunday’s Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:3-6 This Sunday I am privileged to begin the first of a two-part series on the Beatitudes, which are the opening verses to…
As we begin thinking about putting away the decorations and try to finish off the last of the holiday desserts before our New Years’ diets begin, may our refrains of…
When conflicts in our life appear unresolvable we should humble ourselves—willingly setting aside our own understanding and solution—and strive to see the issue (and person) at hand with God’s vision.…
There is no shortage of voices in the world today telling us how to find success and fulfillment through our studies, careers, physiques, bank accounts, families, and hobbies. Listening to…
“The greatest single cause of atheism in the world today is Christians who acknowledge Jesus with their lips, then walk out the door and deny him with their lifestyle. That…
“Rejoice greatly” and “shout”! These two imperative commands describe Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem and introduce the prophetic “red flags” signaling that this Jesus is indeed Israel’s long-awaited Messiah. Unlike…
Come all ye faithful as we gather to worship on Christmas morning—in reverence, in celebration, and with thanksgiving. We will worship our way through the nativity story by singing carols,…
We are pleased to welcome Dave Mansfield (Pastor of Vincent Mennonite Church) as a guest preacher this week. We’re continuing our sermon series on how to love our neighbors and…
In Matthew 6, Jesus teaches his disciples how to pray. It’s not a magic formula that guarantees God will give you whatever you want. But it is a prayer that…
Most of us have a problem: the pace of our lives is out of control. We wake up, start the day’s routine, and hope against hope that we can simply…