Epiphany

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Sunday, Jan. 22: Jesus lights up the darkness!

by Trina Kleist

God’s love & healing shine in the darkness! When Jesus starts out his ministry, he settles for a time in the lakeside village of Capernaum, by the Sea of Galilee. There, he heals the sick and suffering. He reaches out to people whose world seems clouded with darkness. As word gets out, folks flock to […]

Sunday, Jan. 15: Jesus for outsiders!

by Trina Kleist

God calls outsiders – even you! Our God loves outsiders. People who don’t fit in, who don’t belong. And that’s why you have been a part of His plan all along. Here’s how it works: God made a special promise with this guy Abraham. He would be God to Abraham and his descendants, and they […]

Sunday, Jan. 8: Making Jesus known to all!

by Trina Kleist

God gives Jesus to everyone! Jesus came to Earth to live in solidarity with us. He lived the same way ordinary people lived. He served others. He grieved with the grieving. He made friends with the outcasts of his time: the tax collectors, prostitutes and people sick with leprosy. Jesus didn’t have to be baptized. […]

Sunday, Jan. 31: When It’s Hard to Accept Jesus

by Trina Kleist

Jesus is stronger than your doubts! Jesus was getting a lot of buzz as he started preaching in the country towns of Galilee. People spoke highly of him – “Hey! This guy’s really something! You should hear the things he says!” “No prophet is accepted in the prophet’s hometown.” – Luke 4:24 Then, he goes […]

Sunday, Jan. 17: Miracles or magic?

by Trina Kleist

Jesus’ miracles are for real! Jesus did many amazing things during his brief ministry: He changed water into wine; he fed 5,000 people with a few loaves of bread and a couple dried fish; he made the blind see, the deaf hear and the crippled walk; he even reversed death. Jesus’ miracles, like the tricks […]