Sunday: The Promise is Now
Faith! Imagine this scene. You get onto an airplane, and the congenial person beside you quickly starts a deep conversation. Whoa! Hang on tight! They lead with this question: "What is Christianity?" What would you say? A) "Christianity is a religion." B) "Christianity is a system of ethical principles." C) "Christianity is relationship with a…
Sunday: Is This Good News?
Faith, Most of us believe the good news of Jesus should be shared, but we also feel ill-equipped to do so. Where does one start? What if someone asks us something we don't know how to answer? What if we offend them? Because a new school and work season is just around the corner (along…
Sunday: What’s Your Isaac?
Faith, First, thank you for your patience and understanding during my recent absences from the pulpit. I haven't been on vacation. I've been on two separate trips to the Boundary Waters, investing in our teens alongside Davey and a wonderful group of young male leaders from Faith. These experiences were priceless, and I firmly believe…
Sunday: Grace in the Desert
Dear church, This week we get to talk about one of my favorite words: GRACE. What comes to mind when you think of the word GRACE? Maybe it’s the scene in the movie “Meet the Parents” when Greg is invited to say a prayer before eating dinner (for the first time) with his…