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What does it mean to be free? For some, freedom is the ability to do whatever one wants whenever and wherever one wants to do it. Ironically, this kind of freedom leads to the enslavement of a person to their … Continue reading
William Zima
Some thoughts on dealing with the violence that plagues our society. Matthew writes Jesus saying, “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ But I say to you, Do not … Continue reading
Ash Wednesday I asked you to join me in giving up something really important for the church season of Lent. Lent is normally a time of fasting in ways that draw us closer in our relationship with Jesus. This season, … Continue reading
Every church has a mission spoken or unspoken, written or unwritten. Every church defines a purpose for which it exists and then lives fulfilling that purpose. Regardless of the clarity of your church’s mission, your church needs your prayers for … Continue reading
While working through the series of parables in Matthew 25, I was struck once again by the need to be a light bearer. The bridesmaids were honorably tasked with the two-fold work of watching for the bridegroom and lighting the … Continue reading
Saturday, September 16 the church council met to consider the needs of people and how our church could help. We identified 5 different groups of people and are beginning to share our hopes and dreams about connecting people with need. … Continue reading
I was intrigued by Eugene Peterson’s rendition of Luke 13:18-19. We know it as the parable of the mustard seed. But Peterson told the parable this way: the Kingdom of God is like a pine nut which grows into a … Continue reading
I was listening to the radio when a lady gave some of the best advice I’ve heard on dealing with anxiety. She said that if she is anxious about a situation or person she asks herself three questions. If the … Continue reading
There is no Lord’s Prayer in the gospel of John. Jesus lives the Lord’s Prayer. He is a constant example of honoring the Father’s name, manifesting God’s kingdom on earth, providing daily bread, forgiveness of sins, and the strength to … Continue reading
I heard a musician witness, “God doesn’t need anyone, yet He couldn’t love us more.” Love like this is free, unburdened. We call it grace; God’s gift to us this day and every day. Jesus says, “…my yoke is easy … Continue reading