What does it mean when Jesus calls us to baptize in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit? How does this ancient trinitarian invitation hold the key to our deepest vocation and change our perspective in the way we live our lives and the places we find ourselves?
Read MoreImagine being able to step into an entirely new identity that redeems your past, transforms your present and infuses your future with hope. In Romans 6 we discover what it means to be united with Christ in his death and his resurrection. Are you living in the fullness of who you are?
Read MoreThe emphasis in New Testament letters is often blending our theology (what we understand about God's love and what He has done for us) with the way we walk (day to day life). The Scriptures highlight our families are where we can most clearly show our faith and inner character. What does it mean to honor our parents and the elderly?
Read MoreHow might you integrate your love for God and for the people around you into your everyday life? What does obedience to Jesus look like in every role or mundane activity from washing dishes in our home, writing reports in the office or helping a child with homework in the evening? Ephesians 4:1-6 challenges us to consider our vocation. What does it mean to live a life, in word or deed; that reflects our new identity in Jesus Christ?
Read MoreIn the frenetic pace of our daily responsibilities, it's easy to lose sight of the pattern of our lives. Ephesians 5:15-20 invites us to pause and take a deeper look. Paul tells us to pay close attention to how you live, to make the most of the time we have and to be filled by the Spirit. This isn't about being constrained, it's about living in a way that is not aimless but progressing towards the most meaningful goal. What does it mean to walk wisely and be wholly alive in the Spirit?
Read MoreHave you ever felt trapped in repetitive patterns or cycles that enslave your mind and heart? In Ephesians 5, Paul invites us to wake up from these loops and live a better way. How might our daily choices reflect the light of Christ instead of the darkness of our former ways? Consider the ways in which we might be unknowingly asleep, and how embracing the transformative power of God’s Spirit can lead us to a whole and purposeful life.
Read MoreHow does the call to follow God's example and “walk in the way of love" challenge the ways we interact with ourselves and each other every day? What if inner transformation could reshape our communities? Paul urges followers of Jesus to put off the old way of life and embrace new identity in Jesus - the reality of who we are in Christ has to be reflected in our character and conduct.
Read MoreFor the Christian, transformation requires yielding to a process brought about by God. Sanctification, in the Bible; describes the process of becoming more like Jesus. This week we begin a series on sanctification, In Ephesians 4; Paul invites us to wake up. In what ways are you called to wake up from sleep or complacency to pursue holiness? The light of Christ can turn our darkness into a witness of transformation
Read MoreIn a time of uncertainty and despair, Isaiah receives a vision from God. A vision that extends the same invitation for you and I to encounter the living God in all of His holiness. How would you feel in Isaiah’s position? How would this experience change you? Isaiah moves from being confronted of his sin and unworthiness into being ready to live into God’s powerful call on his life. What does God want to make whole in your life and what might you be sent forward to do in response? Join us for Trinity Sunday.
Read MoreWhat if the lies that embed themselves in our stories could be exposed for what they are? What if we take action in what is good and move forward in courage despite significant fear? Have you ever wondered what it means that the Holy Spirit is described as an Advocate, Counselor or Comforter? On this Pentecost Sunday, we express our gratitude for Jesus fulfilling his promise in sending ‘another Paraclete’ (John 14:16).
Read MoreWhat does it mean that the God who is Love calls us friend? In our time and place, the idea of obedience and commands can often leave a bad taste of coercion or control. Join us as we explore John 15:9-17 where we see that obedience is an expression of an existing trust and union with a friend.
Read MoreJesus describes himself as the Good Shepherd. A Shepherd whose love defies our understanding, One willing to lay down his life for his sheep. What does it truly mean to listen to this Shepherd, to know Him and trust in His care and leading?
Read MoreOn this Third Sunday of Easter, we continue to explore the what resurrection means for the renewal of all creation and for vibrant living in the here and now. We read Luke's account of the risen Jesus appearing before his disciples. Jesus offers comfort for our fear-filled hearts and empowers us to be joyful witnesses.
Read MoreOn this Second Sunday of Easter, we journey on the road to Emmaus. It’s where we discover that the resurrection of Jesus Christ is not an event that stays in the past but a vibrant reality now. The risen Christ is our companion in life, revealing truth in the Scriptures about our identity and purpose. He invites us to his table for a feast and our hearts burn within us when we are in his presence.
Read MoreThe gospel of Mark ends with women fleeing the empty tomb in fear. How does this unresolved tension of the empty tomb awaken us to new possibilities and new realities? What if the resurrection is far more than an event in the past but a reality that continually shapes our present and our future?
Read MoreWhat kind of king chooses to enter his own parade on a donkey’s back? Every magazine and keynote speech exalts wealth, might, and majesty. Could it be that true power lies not in the things we expect, but rather in humility and self-giving love? In Mark 11:1-11, we explore the subversive kingship of Jesus which challenges everything we think we know about strength and authority.
Read MoreEver felt like life was leading you through a wilderness with no end in sight? In Jeremiah 29, God speaks directly to a community in exile, but it is a message for each of us in the places we find ourselves. What if God has something beautiful and formative that can only be discovered in times of exile? What if rooting ourselves in the lives of others is the key to discovering God's plan not just for 'you', but for 'us'?
Read MorePaul’s prayer for the church is a daring invitation to experience the fullness of God — dimensions of love that are beyond what we can imagine or comprehend. What if the only way to completely tap into this fullness was through experiencing God? And what if being rooted in this love could heal us and change the way we live and love the people around us? Join us as we continue our series of Rootedness: Grow Deep in Christ and in Community.
Read MoreLent is a wilderness journey, an invitation to say no to things we may even enjoy in order to say yes to a greater love. In John 15, we are invited to stay root ourselves in Jesus. Like sap in a vine that nourishes and empowers branches, Jesus is saying ‘let my life flow through you.’ The living sap from the stock that flows to branches enable them to bear grapes; otherwise it’s fruitless.
Read MoreWhat does it look like to set our minds on things above when all the responsibilities of life are navigated in earthly realities? How do you clothe yourself with humility and compassion when ego and self promotion seem to always be in style? In Colossians 3:1-17, we are invited to live resurrected lives as a witness to the world.
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