Tuesday, September 25, 2018

The Power of One

September 23, 2018

Right after Jesus commands his disciples to serve all people, he embraces one child.  Jesus reveals the power of one -- the power to love, serve and impact the world one person at a time.  As we follow Jesus, we need to remember the power of one -- the power to impact the world one person, one gesture of love at a time.   Ultimately, we discover the Jesus it the true power of one, as he is the one who loved and served the world, including you!  (Mark 9:38-50)

Tuesday, September 18, 2018

What are you priorities?

September 16, 2018

What are your priorities in life?  In our Gospel (Mark 8:27-38) passage Jesus confronts his disciples about their priorities.  Instead of seeking their own agenda, they are called to "deny themselves, pick up their cross and follow" Jesus.  Words for us to consider -- what should our priorities be?

Tuesday, September 11, 2018

Is he Safe?

September 9, 2018 

"Is he safe?"  This is the question asked about Aslan the Lion in "The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe."  Aslan represents Christ and so C.S. Lewis (the author) is getting at a hard truth --  Christ is not always safe, but he is good!  He is good and courageous and compassionate.  But safe by our standards, not likely!
 A look at Mark 7:24-37.

Tuesday, September 4, 2018

Words of Eternal Life

September 2, 2018 

As go through life, we encounter many heartaches.  In these situations, we find ourselves crying with Peter -- "To whom shall we go!?"   And with Peter, we find the answer "Lord, you have the words of eternal life."  



Monday, September 3, 2018

Spiritual but not Religious

August 12, 2018

Spiritual but not religious -- this is becoming a more and more popular term for people to describe their faith.  Pastor Rob suggests that the Old Testament character Elijah is the patron Saint of the Spiritual but not Religious  
(1 Kings 19).  We look at how God healed Elijah for insight into how we might be agents of God's healing in this world for people who consider themselves spiritual but not religious.

Sunday, September 2, 2018

Worthy of the Calling

August 5, 2018 

Paul urges us to "live a life worthy of the calling."  
(Ephesians 4:1-6).  What might this look like?  Paul tells us that the life in Christ is lived in humility, gentleness and patience.  Why might have Paul chosen these to describe our life in Christ?