A quiet life: Gathering
Hebrews 10:19-25
Busy, stressed, tired, and just plain worn out. How we can begin to pursue a quiet life that will transform us and maybe even the cosmos by gathering together week after week?
The spiritual practice of wonder
Mark 10:13-16
We know the good news, but it is sometimes hard to fully receive and live in it. Scripture tells us that children are experts at receiving the kingdom of God. How then could we model our spiritual life after the kids among us? The spiritual practice of wonder helps us answer that question.
What is the meaning of life?
The meaning of life can be found in a garden. And you may be shocked to learn it's surprisingly profane.
Trembling and ecstatic
Trembling & ecstatic. The women at Jesus’ grave found themselves trembling and ecstatic. Their minds, hearts, and whole beings must have raced as they processed the news—Jesus is risen.
The cross wasn’t about God’s hate
We can’t believe we actually need to say this, but the cross wasn’t about God’s hate.
God went ahead to your lowest point
God did something unbelievable so that you never have to be alone. It’s better news than what you’ve heard before.
The moment Jesus gave himself up
The moment Jesus gave Himself up—this is when we see the heart of the heart of God.
The doors of grace are always open
The doors of grace are always open. Always. No matter what.
There’s something about Jesus
It's great that Jesus loves us, but what does that really matter? There's just something about Him, something potent enough to upend our entire lives.
Someone betrayed God, and it might be the best news ever
The world finds itself on the brink. Where is God? Does God even care? if so, how do we know? The answer involves some violence, a kiss, and brief nudity.
Why didn’t my prayers work?
Why didn’t my prayers work? This might hurt too much to ask, but if you ever have, this morning’s story about Jesus is for you.
A hidden gem of the Bible
The gospel in Mark is clear. But does it really sound like the gospel? Not the way we’d explain it. What’s up with that?
When Jesus matches your extravagance
When you’ve worshiped Jesus with extravagant demonstrations of love—and then He applauds your extravagance, praises you the world over, and exceeds your love—that’s what this morning’s text is about.
It’s enough.
It’s enough. Whatever you have to offer—it’s enough. Your energy. Your talent. Your friendship. Your money. It may not feel like much. But it’s truly enough.
Who gets to say what God is like?
Who gets to say what God is like? Not the religious. Not the theologians. Not us. Jesus does. So let’s listen. It’s fantastically good.
Jesus’ law of love
Jesus sums up God’s law as love. Even if you feel like you’re failing, there’s so much grace for you. Does that mean anything goes? Let’s talk more…
What if you’re almost there?
What if you’re almost there? The kingdom is near. Love God & love all your neighbors. Jesus can help.
We might be average, but we can still have extraordinary lives of loving God
We might be average, but we can still have extraordinary lives of loving God.
Why I have courage to hope again
It’s ok to hope again. Even in the darkest night. Resurrection is coming.
Here’s what Jesus has to say about it: What else would an all-powerful God of Life and Love do? And what else is the overarching promise of the scriptures? Resurrection is coming.