As they traveled along the road, they came to some water and the eunuch said, “Look, here is water. What can stand in the way of my being baptized?” Acts 8:26-40 This world may seem to be coming unglued, with so much out of balance at the moment. It is unsettling to have restrictions placed…
Read more “Look, here is water. What can stand in the way?” Youth plus Jesus = hope
One of the great joys in life is to witness and be a part of passion and enthusiasm. Maybe that is why I love children so much, and why I feel so encouraged and filled up when I attend our church - it's the undeniable, irrepressible, authentic spirit of life.
Read more “there’s a sweet, sweet (loud and boisterous) spirit in this place”
there is so much life, and compassion, and capacity for service, and generosity of spirit in the young people I know and I'm seriously tired of hearing people complain.
...capes and masks, strutting around, making faces, talking trash, showing the kind of enthusiasm, love, and commitment the gospel always brings out when we let Jesus be our guide.
Read more when the church youth dub their advisors with “wrestler names”
What an idea! That churches become leaders in reconciliation, rather than standing as more sad evidence of the brokenness that is destroying this world....
Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous…
Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I…
Read more come, receive grace; go, serve; “lo I am with you always…”
“But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace-loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and the fruit of good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere. And those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap…
Read more celebration, confirmation, and baptism in a joyful church family!
Dear friends, let us love each other! Because love is from God, and everyone who loves is born from God and knows God. The person who does not love does not know God, because God is love. – 1 John 4:7-8 This morning’s post is a “no-brainer” after Sunday’s marvelous worship leadership by our youth…
Read more youth Sunday – disciples spilling ζωὴν (life) all over the place!
And at the seventh time, when the priests had blown the trumpets, Joshua said to the people, “Shout! For the Lord has given you the city.” – Joshua 6:16 Well, that was fun! Saturday evening our church youth hosted the first ever Wake Forest Presbyterian Church rock concert. And, no kidding, the CLC rocked on its foundations. There…
