Level Ground: Real Hope for Real Life

Travel with Jesus, on this Sixth Sunday of Epiphany, to stand eye-to-eye with those who desperately need help, healing, and hope. Matthew's Gospel features The Sermon on the Mount, but in Luke, Jesus and his disciples encounter this crowd on a "level place." Luke's

A Fishing Trip to Remember

As we move through the season of Epiphany, we see ways in which Jesus reveals the presence and power of God. Today we arrive at the Sea of Galilee as God reveals His abundant presence through Jesus to disciples in-the-making.

A Second Heart Attack Almost Killed Me: How I Survived

The story of how I went from healthy to heart failure in two years, and how I hope to help other heart failure patients and their support team.

When Jesus Went Home, Pt. 2

This Sunday: Luke 4:21-30 - When Grace Breaks Boundaries  As we journey through Epiphany, we've been watching Jesus reveal who he is and what his presence means for our world. Like light breaking through clouds, each revelation brings both clarity and challenge. Last week, we saw him

Living with Heart Failure

My journey from healthy to heart failure, and what I'm learning along the way.

When Jesus Went Home, Again

This Week: From Me to You + Buddy the Cat + Our Book + This Sunday: Jesus Fulfills Isaiah's Promise + Reflections for the Week + Resources for Growth + A Blessing Listen: From Me to You 0122250:00/335.0186671× Our Book: The Way of Grace: Gospel Stories for Lent Check out our

Overflowing Joy at Cana

In Today's Newsletter – A Rhythm for Your Day + Meditation for This Week + Reflections for the Week Ahead + Resources + Preview of Next Week + My Blessing for Your Week. A Rhythm for Your Day: Debbie and I begin each morning listening to Grace For All, a 5-minute daily devotional podcast.

Threshold Moments: From River's Water to Spirit's Fire

This week Luke's Gospel brings us to the banks of the Jordan River, where a world-changing transition is about to unfold.

From Christmas Light To Epiphany's Star

As winter keeps the Northern Hemisphere in long nights, we stand between the simple settings of Christmas and the exotic events of Epiphany. This Sunday our readings take us from celebrating Christ's birth to witnessing how his divine light draws seekers from afar.

Sharing The Rhythm of Grace

A new year calls for a new venture! To discover what Debbie and I have planned for 2025, please continue reading this first post here on my new site titled, The Rhythm of Grace. As you may know, I began writing a weekly meditation (shorter than a sermon, thank goodness!

1st Sunday after Christmas: Jesus in the Temple

We're in the middle of the 12 days of Christmas until Epiphany. While you might be tempted to pack Christmas up, wait until January 6 for the Magi to appear. We'll talk about the meaning of that next week, but this week we have one of

Answering God's Call: Mary's Song and Our Response

Luke 1:39-55 (NIV) 39 At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, 40 where she entered Zechariah's home and greeted Elizabeth. 41 When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was