Which of these three, do you think, proved to be a neighbor to the man who fell among the robbers?” He said, “The one who showed him mercy.” And Jesus said to him, “You go, and do likewise.” Luke 19:36-37 In a simple story in Luke 19, Jesus sets an incredible bar...
Here we are at the start of another year. For some it represents hope of a new start. For others its another reminder of the uncertainty and inevitable changes all around. There are so many individuals who are frustrated, anxious, fearful. Can you relate? Are you...
Recently, while listening to a sermon from one of my favorite pastors, Michael Todd, of Transformation Church, I was reminded of how crucial it is to know how loved we really are by God. If we don’t know how loved we are in the perfect, whole, unfailing love of God,...
If we have learned anything this year, it is that plans change. Many people have had vacations, weddings, reunions, and other family events scheduled or cancelled. COVID has made us all very flexible people! We have learned to hold lightly to our plans this year, and...
Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. John 20:19-20 I heard someone say it to me just a few hours ago, “No pain, no gain.” Like most bland cliches, this one kind of made me roll my...
Last night I had a vivid dream. There were beautiful colors and lots of amazing things happening. I felt as though I was racing towards completing something but was having trouble doing so. Towards the end of the dream, someone said, “You have to find the...
