Since you died with Christ to the elemental spiritual forces of this world, why, as though you still belonged to the world, do you submit to its rules: Colossians 2:20 This morning I want to share a brief reflection on my optimistic vision of America, and of what is still possible as we continue to…
“And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these.” – Matthew 6:28-29 Here in Wake Forest, this looks to be the breakthrough weekend for springtime color.…
"This I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness."
it's about putting some live ammunition to go with our quiet faith...
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when hope and imagination and hard work begin to take hold...
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I have a true story for you. It’s a difficult story to hear, but I’m not sharing this to sensationalize, or to cause despair. Instead I’m telling it to bring hope, and to talk about what is possible when (and if) things are done right. Back when I was an educator, working in the community…
The Lord is my shepherd… – Psalm 23 Sunday turned out to be a nicely framed worship experience, as we started the day by sharing communion with the beautiful people of our church family then ended with an exquisitely beautiful wedding in the late afternoon. Weddings are important for many reasons. Not only setting the…
Children provide the most compelling motivation to keep on track and to live lives of active faith
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We know that in everything God works for good with those who love him, who are called according to his purpose. For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the first-born among many brethren. And those whom he predestined he also called; and those…
being a Christian doesn't give us a free pass but instead means that we get to participate in God's initiatives of grace, and healing, and mercy, and restoration,
Read more Life is difficult, faith doesn’t change that, love wins anyway…
