Peace That Makes Us Whole
The opening of John’s Gospel is striking. It paints the picture of a God who is utterly and undeniably complete and needs nothing else....
Advent #3 Study Questions
Only God Offers Peace (Peace) Nahum 2:2 & John 1:9-13 INTRODUCTION: Nahum is called the prophet of the Assyrian destruction. What a...
Let’s Radiate Joy
The joy of Christmas. It is a real thing. Over the years, different traditions and activities have prompted me to be present to the joy of...
Advent #2 – Study Questions
God’s Love Brings Light (Love) Isaiah 7:1-25 & Matt. 4:12-17 INTRODUCTION: Last week, we met king Ahaz at a pivotal moment in his...
Study Questions Advent #1
God’s Long Faithfulness (Hope) Isaiah 7:1-25 & Jon. 1:4-5 INTRODUCTION: Advent is a season where we take time to both remember the...
Steadfast Hope
As we approach Christmas, there are a few words that we will see pop up around our community and in our neighbors’ windows. One of...
God Is Loyal
This last Wednesday night, I had the opportunity to teach our middle and high school students at Wednesday Night Live. They are in a series...
Study Questions Acts #11
Good News For All Acts 10:1-48 INTRODUCTION: The significance of this scene is that what began as a Jewish movement struggling for...
When God Shows Up
When you pray, do you expect God to show up? This might seem like an odd question; why else would I pray? Of course, I expect God to show...