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Jesus’ Commitment, Our Commitment

Jesus made a commitment to us. How will we respond? TEXT: Luke 9:51-62. Read it here. Commitment forms the foundation of our relationships with each other. Marriage, employment and other commitments underscore our understanding that we are all in this life together. Through that lens, we read today’s Gospel story of Jesus “setting his face […]

Holy Trinity: God wants a relationship with you!

Many names, one desire: A relationship with you! TEXT: John 16:12-15. Read it here. Holy Trinity Sunday reminds us that we use many names for God. Some in the Bible include Alpha and Omega, King of the Universe, the Rock of our Salvation and Lord of Wisdom. All describe some aspect of God, but each […]

Pentecost: God’s Spirit equips us

God’s Spirit readies us to live lives of love for all! TEXT: John 14:8-17 [25-27]; Read it here. Pentecost Sunday. Pentecost means God’s power working in ordinary people. Jesus’ followers believed that the Holy Spirit entered their hearts that day in Jerusalem. God’s Spirit gave them the power to spread Jesus’ message of love for […]

Jesus Ascension Message: ‘May they be one’

“As we are one, may they be one” Text: John 17:20-26; Read it here. Seventh Sunday of Easter. One in love for God and for each other. Before Jesus left his followers for the final time — this time, ascending into heaven — he prayed for us. He begged God to protect us. Jesus warned […]

How Do We Show Our Love for God?

Many ways for us to show our love for God! Text: John 14:23-29; read it here. Sixth Sunday of Easter As he gets ready to leave his followers, Jesus challenges them — and us — to show our love for God. He doesn’t give a lot of specifics. “If you love me, you will keep […]