Lent
Glory and Resilience: 2nd Sunday in Lent
The Transfiguration story shows us the glory of God revealed just before Jesus faces opposition. Yet, he remains faithful and steadfast.
Chuck Warnock
Lent
The Temptation of Jesus: First Sunday in Lent
When confronted by Satan’s temptation, three times Jesus quotes exclusively from Deuteronomy 6-8. He knows he's standing in for Israel in these stories in order to re-tell it as God had intended. In the language of the school yard, Israel – through Jesus – gets a “do over” and so do we.
Ash Wednesday
Dust and Grace: The Journey of Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday isn't just a religious ritual, it is a call to awareness instead of self-deception; to life in the face of death; and, to transformation in and through Jesus Christ.
Transfiguration
Experience Mountain Top Glory
From Moses' radiant face at Sinai to Jesus' Transfiguration, God's glory transforms those who encounter it. Paul reminds us that in Christ, we live unveiled, reflecting a lasting transformation. Discover how God's presence changes us permanently.
Epiphany
Love That Transforms
Jesus calls us to defy the world's logic of revenge and scarcity—offering a love that transforms enemies, heals wounds, and sets us free.
today shalom
Writing Love Letters for Peace
Maybe the greatest work of peace isn’t about winning arguments but embodying peace itself. Maybe the way we speak, act, and carry ourselves is the first step in the peacemaking process.
today shalom
Peacemakers: God's Children
Jesus’ blessing on the peacemakers is not just a word of encouragement—it’s a call to action. It’s an invitation to partner with God in setting things right.
Epiphany
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
Epiphany
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.
Heart Failure
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.
Epiphany
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
Heart Failure
Living with Heart Failure
My journey from healthy to heart failure, and what I'm learning along the way.