Estranged…know of…acquaintance…friend…child. If we think of our relationship with God on a spectrum, with estranged on one end and child on the other, where would you place yourself? Don't just…
PARADIGM SHIFT: an important change that happens when the usual way of thinking about or doing something is replaced by a new and different way. This means that anyone who…
We are currently in the midst of the Lenten season. As you know, Lent is about preparing for Easter through prayer, fasting, giving to the poor, and repentance. For most…
Hurricane Harvey has wreaked havoc on southeast Texas over the past week, causing people to flee their homes and find shelter. However, they haven’t given up hope. As one man…
A vast majority of church people are more than familiar with the prayer that Jesus used as a model to teach his disciples how to pray – what we have…
Jesus’ teachings are quite shocking, actually. Kingdom life really does run counter to our way of living and how we see each other and see God. Jesus gave an impromptu…
In the creation story found at the beginning of Genesis, God grants authority to Adam and Eve to govern and reign over creation. In the second chapter they are placed…
When you distill the teachings of Jesus, you come to a place where grace and love converge. It's grace and love that the Father extends to us...Grace and love that…
Strawberry plants reproduce when the main plant sends out a 'runner', which starts a new plant. The Pauls, Peters and Silas's of the church are the 'runners'. Everyone else is the…