In 2018, Hurricane Michael, a category 5 storm with winds up to 155 mph, hit the state of Florida. In one beach community, it was a scene of total devastation. […]
Shameless Prayer (Luke 11:5-13) August 9, 2020
Have you ever been awakened by someone who wanted something from you? Maybe a toddler at your bedside? A teen needing a ride home? A friend in crisis? Sometimes bad […]
Ready or Not (Matthew 25:1-13) August 2, 2020
The Bible talks about a time when Jesus will return, restore the Earth to it’s perfect state, and then rule in love and justice over this planet and it’s people. […]
Does God Care About Everyone? (Luke 15:3-7) July 26, 2020
Does God care about people who don’t care about Him? Does God love all the “lost sheep” equally? Some of us have drifted from the Father by choice. Others have […]
Everything revolves around the Son (Matthew 21:33-46) July 19, 2020
During the week before his crucifixion, Jesus tells the third and most pointed parable involving a vineyard. In the “Parable of the Evil Farmers,” Jesus predicts His death and resurrection. […]
The Offensive Kindness of God (Matthew 20:1-16) July 5, 2020
Does God always have to be fair? This story is from Matthew 20:1-16. Jesus speaks about generosity and jealousy and grace. We are confronted with the reality that sometimes grace […]
Why We Forgive (Matthew 18:21-35) June 28, 2020
Does God want Sgt. Damon Gutzwiller’s family to forgive the man who shot and killed him? What about George Floyd’s family forgiving the police officer responsible for his death? What […]
Buried Treasure (Matthew 13:45, 46) June 21, 2020
This Sunday, we explore the short parable taught by Jesus in Matt. 13:45-46, called The Pearl of Great Price. To fully understand this Jesus story, we will explore what Jesus […]
Waiting for Harvest (Matthew 13:24-30) June 14, 2020
Wow! We have coronavirus to contend with, while at the same time we’re thinking about police brutality and racism and protests and looting. This week as we celebrate our graduates, […]