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More Unites Us Than Divides Us

Amid Divisions, Jesus’ Message Unites us TEXT: Luke:12:49-58. Read it here. The background for today’s Gospel story is, Jesus has a task ahead of him. He is headed to Jerusalem, where he know the cross awaits. Jesus is anxious to get his message across, but he knows, and sees, that it brings controversy. His message […]

Ordinary? God has work for you!

Ordinary? In God’s eyes, that makes you perfect! TEXT: Luke 10:1-11, 16-20. Read it here. Ordinary people fill the stories in the Bible. Abraham, Ezekiel, Peter — God called each one of them for a mission. But their heroic powers didn’t come from themselves. Those abilities came from God. God gave them to each person, […]

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 […]