This is what the Sovereign Lord, the Holy One of Israel, says:“Only in returning to me and resting in me will you be saved.In quietness and confidence is your strength. But you would have none of it.” So the Lord must wait for you to come to him so he can show you his love and compassion.For the Lord is a faithful God. Blessed are…
Read more Where hope irrevocably gains the upper hand (Rose Garden Ceremony)
Jesus took Peter, James, and John, and brought them to the top of a very high mountain where they were alone. He was transformed in front of them, 3 and his clothes were amazingly bright, brighter than if they had been bleached white. – Mark 9:2-3 So I’m a little bit excited about church today. I always enjoy…
Read more Jesus wants to take us, breathless, into the possibilities…
"Splendor and majesty are before him;
strength and glory are in his sanctuary."
Read more Exploring the theology of light, texture, and color
“Come,” Jesus replied, “and you will see.” So they went and saw where he was staying, and they spent that day with him. It was about four in the afternoon. – John 1:39 I have two threads of thought this morning. Rather than force them both into this column, I’ll add another post later today. First, I…
Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit… [Elizabeth said] “As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in…
Read more Almost There! Entering into the Christmas story as grateful participants
Not just tell, but live the story...
Read more “To live is the greatest adventure of all!” Walk Through Bethlehem 2020
How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the beard,running down on Aaron’s beard, down on the collar of his robe.It is as if the dew of Hermon were falling on Mount Zion.For there the Lord bestows his blessing, even life forevermore. Psalm 133:1-3 If preparing for…
Read more We did it! WFPC launches first “in-person” Sunday morning worship of the pandemic!
"a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing..."
Read more “Return to normal” is not the point – the point is “Being the Church”
Healing comes to us first as individuals and then we take the truth of it into the world.
Read more Service of “Healing and Wholeness” – as NC autumn colors continue to blaze
for building up the body of Christ
Read more “Some called to be pastors and teachers…”(thanks, WFPC, we appreciate you too)
