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God seeks the lost, and we are invited to do likewise. Read More →

God graciously invites us to share in God’s Kingdom. We need to RSVP! Read More →

Justice is having to do with how we treat one another. We are called to be God’s agents as an act of gratitude to God for all God has offered us. Read More →

God works in ways that appear small and unimpressive and progress may seem slow, but the result is impressive. We need patience and perseverance to join in God’s work. Read More →

The kingdom of God is the greatest of all treasures; we do not earn it, but we need to commit ourselves to grasp it. Read More →

Over the past several weeks, we have “traveled” to the manger. Now we continue to travel a journey that will lead to a life of change, challenge, hope and joy. Read More →

In spite of all our sins and shortcomings, God never gives up on us. In God’s mercy we can find forgiveness, renewal, and new beginnings. Read More →

There is often concern about “taking Christ out of Christmas,” but the real issue is whether we put ourselves into Christmas, whether we become part of the story of what God is doing in Christ. Read More →

The historical St. Nicholas is a model of the self-giving love of Jesus and his commandment to “love one another”. Read More →

What passes for Christianity today is often the gospel greatly diminished or greatly adulterated. We need the real thing. Read More →

We must strive to recognize our blessings and give God thanks. Read More →

We can do more than admire the teaching of Jesus; Christ enables us to live it! Read More →

Often what seems to be solid in life is not solid at all. The solid foundation for life today and for our future is Christ. Read More →

When asked, Jesus stated that loving God and loving our neighbors was the greatest commandment. What does that mean for us today? Bishop Tracy Malone elaborates. Read More →

We are invited to actively engage ourselves to be at work for good. Read More →

Christ sees our real potential, and opens up new possibilities for sharing in God’s purposes. Read More →

We find our real treasure in the things of God. Read More →

Jesus leads us from all-too-common human vengeance to a life of mercy and peace. Read More →

We are urged to have faith that Christ can calm the greatest storm. Read More →

We can prepare the way for Christ to be at work, for others and for ourselves, as we bring ourselves and others to Christ in faith. Read More →

We find what we need as we seek God and God’s Kingdom. Read More →

We are not only called to follow Jesus’ teachings; we are invited to share in a profound spiritual fellowship with Christ, which enables us to live as his disciples. Read More →

As we share in God’s work, God provides for our need, often well beyond what we would imagine. Read More →

Jesus says that “the hairs of your head are numbered” and he acts powerfully in the lives of small, ordinary people. God is at work on the level of the small – here to work in us! Read More →

Jesus’ teaching draws us in a direction dramatically different from how people typically are inclined to live. Read More →

How can a servant also be a Leader? Read More →

All human beings have a longing for a greater reality. We have implanted within us a sense of the Ultimate. A true grasp of life acknowledges and moves toward this transcendent Reality, for it is only then that life makes sense. Truth finally is not a set of concepts, but a life... Read More →

We are called in an age of falsehood to be people to proclaim truth to the world. Read More →

Is Christianity the one true religion? When different religions make different claims, how do we know what is true? The Biblical message about Christ provides a very illuminating answer. Read More →

The Scriptures have enormous emphasis on personal truthfulness and God’s warnings against deceit. This is a pressing need in our time! Read More →

The truth of God has the power to shape our society and our lives for great good, if we focus our attention on God’s truth. Read More →

We need to consider the many signs that God has given us of God’s truth. But still more is needed: we must finally make a decision for truth, in order that Jesus’ words become true – “You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free” Read More →

Falsehoods play to people’s fears. When we live in faith, we are freed from fear, and enabled to stand firmly in truth. Read More →

Life dominated by fear will result in life containing any sense of fulfillment. Isaiah speaks to all of us when he says, “Say to those who are of a fearful heart, ‘Be strong, do not fear! Here is your God…he will come and save you.” And when Jesus approached his frightened... Read More →

History has often been a story of grand falsehoods, sometimes in the guise of religious truth, as in the case of American slavery. People of God are called to a struggle for genuine truth. Read More →

How do we find truth? This a central question for our lives – that we may live in the truth! There is sound guidance in Christian teaching. Read More →

Each year, our teens contribute the bulk of a service. Thank you for sharing your talents with the church! Read More →

The Scriptures say that “many deceivers have gone out into the world” (II John 7), and this is certainly the case in our time! We are bombarded with false and deceptive messaging. Biblical teaching guides us to be on our guard against the “deceivers” and to be able to discern... Read More →

Do we each choose our own truth? Is it just my truth versus your truth? Pilate cynically asked, “What is truth?” But there is ultimate truth to be found in Jesus. Read More →

 “Big lies” have swept our country in recent times.  How do we recognize the big lie, and how do we know whether some religious claims are actually big lies?   We gain insight in the “big truth” of Jesus Christ. Read More →

We live in an era of competing truth claims. How do we know who is telling the truth? The Scriptures point the way. Read More →

Jesus’ wounds were still visible after his resurrection. He brings not only wholeness to the world but the scars and wounds as well. Read More →

God brings us out of darkness and ruin, bringing us into new life. Read More →

In contrast to all the demagogues in history who have proclaimed themselves to be the “saviors” of the nation and who often made “grand entrances” on the world stage, Jesus comes as the true Savior – in humility, self-giving love, and service. Read More →

God’s saving promises consistently unfold throughout the Bible. We can depend upon God’s promises today. Read More →

When we are in the most apparently hopeless circumstances – and are undeserving of God’s help – God acts in grace, with saving power and promise. Read More →

We can thrive in times of trial when we send down the roots of faith and draw upon the waters of God’s renewing grace. Read More →

“True fasting” is a commitment of the heart to do God’s will, which enables us to share in the wonderful things God can do among us. Read More →

God brings about forgiveness and spiritual renewal within us as we turn to God in faith. Read More →

Isaiah invites us to “seek the Lord while he may be found and call upon him while he is near,” with the assurance that as we do so we will experience God’s freely given blessing. Both Isaiah and Ezekiel use the image of abundant waters to speak of how God will answer the... Read More →