The Flavor of Worship

The Flavor of Worship

John 4 (NRSVue) 19 The woman said to him, “Sir, I see that you are a prophet. 20 Our ancestors worshiped on this mountain, but you say that the place where people must worship is in Jerusalem.” 21 Jesus said to her, “Woman, believe me, the hour is coming when you will...
Can You Feel It?

Can You Feel It?

Isaiah 43 (NRSVue) 19 I am about to do a new thing;     now it springs forth; do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness     and rivers in the desert. We must not lose our capacity for hope. Here are some questions for discussion: 1. Isaiah 43:19...
Peace beyond Understanding

Peace beyond Understanding

Philippians 4 (NRSVue) 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ...
Baptized into Wholeness

Baptized into Wholeness

Matthew 28 (NLT) 18 Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. 19 Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. 20 Teach these new...
The Sins of All the World

The Sins of All the World

1 John 2 (CEB) 1 My little children, I’m writing these things to you so that you don’t sin. But if you do sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous one. 2 He is God’s way of dealing with our sins, not only ours but the sins of the whole...