Sunday: Love’s New Creation–Yes!
Faith, It's Easter week! Think of the power of YES! Holy Week reminds us again, "For no matter how many promises God has made, they are 'Yes' in Christ" (2 Corinthians 2:20). Your birth was God's "Yes!" Each breath is another divine "Yes!" Each new day is His loving, "Yes, yes, yes!" And what does God ask in return?…
Sunday: Grace-Filled Access
Faith, God is so wise! For centuries, He has placed times in His people's calendars to refocus, re-engage, and center once again on the Truth that sets us free. This Sunday, we will be drawn back to the first Palm Sunday, when Jesus began His journey to the cross, riding into Jerusalem on a donkey. We…
Sunday: Bridging the Divide
Faith, Imagine this scene. It was winter 2020. Jill and I were on a winter vacation, trying to get a week's warmth. Covid was beginning to crop up in the news, but no travel restrictions had hit the US yet. Jill and I were by the pool, conversing with a gentleman and his wife sitting near…
Sunday: ______ vs ______ :-)
Faith, Imagine this scene. You're at a restaurant with a friend from your past and the topic of faith and spirituality comes up in the conversation. You're grateful! The Holy Spirit is opening an opportunity for you to share why you believe grace is amazing and Jesus is the answer. The two of you toss back and…