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.
Chuck Warnock
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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.
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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
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Shalom Shalom: A Partnership with God
"You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in You." — Isaiah 26:3 NIV In a time where peace feels tentative, Isaiah does something interesting in this verse. He uses the word shalom twice -- shalom shalom -- which the NIV translates
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The Wicked and the Meek
The promise of shalom—God’s true peace—does not come through force. Psalm 37 assures us that evil has an expiration date.
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.
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God's Ultimate Promise
God’s shalom is more than a distant dream—it is the deep, steady rhythm of His love, moving toward us even now.
Numbers 6:24-26
Shalom Carries a Load
"The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace." - Numbers 6:24-26 NIV I am amazed at the amount of stuff people can carry on
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
Relational peace
When Stories Bridge
"Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: 'May those who love you prosper. May there be peace within your walls and security within your citadels.'" - Psalm 122:6-7 -- The community library's story circle began small - just a few neighbors sharing tales from