
Seek a Strong Foundation
Who does Jesus chose for the foundation of his group of disciples? Forgiven, bumbling sinners like Simon Peter, like you and me.
Gospel reading: Matthew 16: 13-20
Who does Jesus chose for the foundation of his group of disciples? Forgiven, bumbling sinners like Simon Peter, like you and me.
Gospel reading: Matthew 16: 13-20
A woman comes to Jesus seeking help for her daughter. What will he do?
Matthew 15:21-28
Can anything separate us from God's love? Romans 8:26-39
What do we do with the problem of evil in the world?
Matthew 13:24-30
Often feel overwhelmed? Stressed out? Jesus invites us to come to him for rest.
Gospel reading: Matthew 11:28-30
How many are there? God knows!
Gospel reading: Matthew 10:29-31
Doubting often gets a bad rap in the church. I think that's a real shame--because as you'll hear, some pretty important people doubted at a pretty pivotal time in the life of the Christian faith. So, I say, go ahead and doubt.....but keep seeking, even as you doubt.
Gospel reading: Matthew 28:16-20
The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want..... those familiar words to Psalm 23 are part of our focus today. But notice the pronouns in that phrase...my, I. When we visualize walking with Jesus the shepherd, it's often just you and Jesus. But the gospel calls us to be inclusive, to invite others to know God's love. Who are you called to invite?
Gospel reading: John 10:1-10
Psalm 23
Why does Jesus choose to ride a donkey on Palm Sunday? A horse would certainly be more majestic; a camel would imply being part of wealthy caravan; even an ibex has a hint of the exotic. But a stubborn, independent, homely creature? What does Jesus choice say about him and about us?
Gospel reading: Mark 11:1-11
Ever feel overwhelmed? Beyond stressed? Sure that everything is completely and totally falling apart? Yes, the Psalm writer has been there too. The writer found help in remembering God's steadfast love. Listen to what a difference that made for the writer, and perhaps, for you too.
Old Testament reading: Psalm 130