We live in a lonely and hurting world. A world filled with people who refuse to let people into their lives. But what if humbly letting people in is the way to let God in? And what if kind of healing that Jesus longs to provide us can only really be found in community with one another?
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.
Read MoreRev. Shahrzad Kandalaft from St. Paul's Presbyterian Church will share about her faith journey with Christ and what it is to be transformed by Love.
Read MoreThe Scripture this week confronts the seductive allure of pride and selfish ambition. These default settings are why we often find ourselves in conflict, disunity and evil. True wisdom, James teaches; is not found in climbing the ladder of self glory, but through the promise that if we are to humble ourselves before God - He will lift us up.
Read MoreThis Sunday we engage with a story where the values of the disciples still reflect the distorted perspective of the world rather than those of the kingdom. Jesus disrupts our notions of greatness. Are we willing to yield our pursuit of self-serving ambition and instead be marked by the humility and servanthood characterized by Jesus?
Read MoreAs we enter a new year, what could happen if we embraced a lifestyle of humble, self-emptying love in a culture of self-exaltation? How does Jesus’ choice to empty himself challenge every lesson of self-promotion we unconsciously absorb? In Philippians 2:1-11, we encounter the ultimate example of humility in Jesus who shows us that true strength is showcased in surrender and that true glory is expressed in servanthood.
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