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The Wind Blows Where It Chooses 05.06.2020 7:09 ↓

Kite Flying and the wonderful and mysterious movement of God's Spirit!

A Fresh Capacity to Listen 02.06.2020 18:21 ↓

God's gift of the Holy Spirit not only leads us in truly hearing and understanding God but also also enables us to hear each other more clearly!

The People of What (Ever) Happens Next 24.05.2020 18:40 ↓

We are sent by Jesus to go forth on an uncertain journey  to be his witnesses  “to the ends of the earth...” but we have a have a Spirit for whatever happens next!

Friended 22.05.2020 8:14 ↓

Kickball games, being chosen first, and Jesus who calls us "friend!"

A Dwelling Place for God 17.05.2020 21:05 ↓

Even now in these days when as congregations we’re scattered, nonetheless as the  church we’re being  “built... spiritually into a dwelling place for God!” 

"God Sightings!" 10.05.2020 20:10 ↓

It’s a question we’re asking a lot these days:  Where is God to be found  in these days of pandemic?  Turns  out that even (and especially!) in  these strange and uncertain times  there a quite a few “God Sightings”  to report!

A Walk in the Woods 07.05.2020 8:01 ↓

Theodore Roosevelt,  "Bible Point," and a faithful stance for the journey ahead

Keeping the Faith 03.05.2020 17:42 ↓

Most especially in times like these, it’s important to “keep the faith” –  and the good news is that we’re given a promise and an “advocate” to help us do just  that!

Unabashedly Joyful 26.04.2020 16:58 ↓

As the song goes, as Christians we’ve got “joy down  in our hearts to stay;” but in times such as these, how do we stay joyful?

And Whatever You Do, In Word and Deed… 24.04.2020 11:14 ↓

A story about the worst camping trip ever, and how we keep the faith when troubles pile on!

Believing God 19.04.2020 16:55 ↓

Thomas’ doubt — and ours — in this strange and uncertain age

It’s Not the Food That Matters 17.04.2020 7:48 ↓

About a salami sandwich, a cup of black coffee and an awareness of the resurrection!

New Heavens, New Earth, New Future 12.04.2020 18:46 ↓

The good news of Easter is that in raising Jesus Christ from the dead, God has made us brand new!

Gladiola Bulbs 10.04.2020 11:22 ↓

About a bag of beleaguered bulbs and the "good" of Good Friday!

A Clearer View 05.04.2020 17:00 ↓

When it comes to Palm Sunday, the truth and the glory is found in the details!

A Tree That Grows on a Rock 02.04.2020 7:15 ↓

In these uncertain times we need the living water that only God can provide!

The Light That Prevails 29.03.2020 15:31 ↓

However intently darkness seeks to overwhelm us we have a light that will prevail!

The Slow Process of Amazing Grace 26.03.2020 8:20 ↓

The true story of John Newton's "Amazing Grace," and ours as well!

We Are the Church! 22.03.2020 15:06 ↓

“Wherever two or more are gathered…” Some thoughts on being the church in the midst of the coronavirus crisis!

Encounters on the Way: The Samaritan Woman 17.03.2020 23:15 ↓

What would you if somebody offered you everything you've ever dreamed of, even if you didn't know you were dreaming of it?  That's what happened to the Samaritan Woman who encountered Jesus... at the well!

Worshiping God at the Drive-In 12.03.2020 6:44 ↓

On "the act and attitude of worship," even at a drive-in movie theater!

Encounters on the Way: Bartimaeus and the Rich Young Ruler 10.03.2020 21:34 ↓

Two different people came to Jesus asking for pretty much the same thing: life! But only one received what he was yearning for... so what was the difference between them?

Encounters on the Way: Nicodemus 03.03.2020 20:30 ↓

Nicodemus had important questions that he needed to ask Jesus, questions of being and of true faith… and so do we!

Down from the Mountain 25.02.2020 21:58 ↓

Life’s mountaintop experiences, the transfiguration of Christ, and the beginnings of true faith!

Just Beneath the Surface 21.02.2020 7:50 ↓

The slow approach of spring and looking closely for the presence and power of God!