By coming to church, and gathering as a community to worship and praise, we are encouraging each other to allow the resurrection to literally change who we are and the way we live…
Jesus Christ
The message of Christmas is welcome, not judgment
“I’m not here to condemn anyone,” Jesus repeated more than once during his ministry, “my mission is one of invitation.”
Being church in the wake of Sutherland Springs: are we on the defensive, or still God’s open invitation?
So who are we? Are we an invitation… or a barrier… or a lighthouse… or a gatekeeper… or a discouragement… or an ambassador…?
the day Jesus preached in Wake Forest
When Jesus saw the crowds of people there, he went up on a hill and sat down. His followers came and sat next to him. Then Jesus began teaching the people. – Matthew 5 In my teaching and writing I… Read More ›
Love: Freedom’s “so-what”
Jesus did not give everything so we might experience political freedom, but so we would be able to enter into the ultimate love relationship(with God) without fear.
living victory in a messed up world
But when I am afraid, I will put my trust in you. I praise God for what he has promised. I trust in God, so why should I be afraid? What can mere mortals do to me? – Psalm 56:3-4… Read More ›
building on a foundation of love
We are workers together for God, and you are like a farm that belongs to God. And you are a house that belongs to God. Like an expert builder I built the foundation of that house. I used the gift that… Read More ›
we’ve come this far – don’t miss Christmas now…
So they find what they’re looking for in a very ordinary scene, where a young girl and her love usher new life into a fearful, broken, dangerous world, and in so doing create the space for hope, wonder, meaning, and promise to take root and grow.
When your Wi-Fi router (and your faith) needs a boost – #StrongerSignal
I often talk with people who feel like they are almost never really connected with God. Sometimes they can hook in at church, but the moment they head back into work, family, and recreation the signal seems to evaporate.
love and respect (no quid pro quo)
We can’t make someone else love us. But we can choose to love others, and to love without reservation.
