After John was arrested, Jesus went to Galilee, preaching the good news of God: “The timeis fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe in the good news!”Mark 1:14-15 (CSB) Dear Friends, In studying the book of Mark this spring, I find myself returning again and…
Feelings or God’s Word?
“Why are there 5 different responses to LBGTQ+? Isn’t God’s truth one?” Ministry Fair Attendee Dear friends, Has it ever bothered you why Christians don’t seem to agree when it comes to LGBTQ+ issues? Why do we have some so-called “Christians” who hold up signs saying, “God Hates Fags,” while…
Death and Resurrection
“We want to follow Jesus into the abundant life of resurrection, but we are less than enthusiastic about following him into the garden of Gethsemane.” Peter Scazzero, Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day These words jumped off the page at me during my morning prayer time. The truth within them…
God’s Great Love
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in him.” Lamentations 3:22-24 (ESV) This past week, my Bible study readings were all about the…
Thanks for Being There
From the 2022 Spring Banquet. Used with permission.
