The whole is greater than the sum of its parts. -Aristotle One aspect of growing as a disciple of Christ means that we are committed to responding to God’s wonderful generosity. Being generous is about aligning our priorities with God’s priorities, aligning our hearts with God’s heart. We grow in that generosity as part of…
Love sounds like a mushy, fluffy word; but real love is anything but touchy-feely. While the Bible’s famous passage about love (1 Corinthians 13) may be read often at weddings, the writer was really trying to capture the depth and struggle to love fully. We’ll wrap up “Stop Being Nice” by doing the hard work…
Peace is not the absence of conflict. Biblical peace stems from shalom, finding harmony between people. We are called to be peacemakers in a divided world. Peace is an action which requires us to seek justice and harmony. Click the “Save PDF” button above to open or print the order of worship bulletin.
There is a difference between happiness and joy. Happiness tends to happen to us, while joy is a choice we make and a way of being in the world. While happiness is based on circumstances; joy is an assurance of God with us. Click the “Save PDF” button above to open or print the order…
Being nice and being kind are two different things. Being nice comes across on the surface, but kindness comes out of the depths of our hearts. To be kind is a reflection of God’s action. Click the “Save PDF” button above to open or print the order of worship bulletin.
We cannot truly listen to, act or love all of God’s children if we do not also affirm how God sees all of us. And through affirming one another in all our fullness, God becomes more fully revealed to and known by us. Click the “Save PDF” button above to open or print the order…
Last week we talked about listening and then being compelled to act. As followers of God, our action must always be based on God’s view of the stranger and how God calls us to love them. Click the “Save PDF” button above to open or print the order of worship bulletin.
Last week, we saw the importance of listening to the voices on the margins. However, it is not enough to just listen. We must also act. Click the “Save PDF” button above to open or print the order of worship bulletin.
We can be so busy on our mission that we stop listening. Yet, as Christians, we cannot fully engage in our mission without taking the time to hear the voices on the side of the road. Click the “Save PDF” button above to open or print the order of worship bulletin.
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