February 07, 2010 12:26 PM PST
Like the disciples we don't alway feel like walking up a high mountain, but Jesus so full of Grace wants us to follow him. It won't be easy, but it will be worth it because it leads to God's presence.
January 31, 2010 10:26 AM PST
Have we grown to expect the negative. Jesus proclaimed the "Good News" right now - not in the future. We are already living the everlasting life with a transition at some point. As Christians we should be celebrating the ultimate AH-HA of Jesus.
January 24, 2010 01:20 PM PST
Give yourself the opportunity to find your AH-HA moments within the Church, and when you do; share your moments with others through invitation. Don't let cynicism stop you from sharing your excitement with others.
January 20, 2010 06:21 PM PST
Emmanuel raised over $1100 in the relief effort.
January 10, 2010 01:55 PM PST
In the season of Epiphany or AHA moments we find we always have another step to take to keep moving forward in our walk with God. We should never be content or complacent. We are never called to quit, but to see what may be ahead and take that next step forward.
January 03, 2010 12:52 PM PST
Authority of a new king can cause people to react in different ways. In order to move forward in your Christian walk what steps are you willing to take? Are you willing to submit to the authority of God or justify your inactions while becoming stagnant in you walk.
December 31, 2009 12:33 PM PST
Is Jesus missing in the Christmas Exhale? Like Mary and Joseph we need to search for Jesus in the Church. Take a step forward in faith development, and try what God is calling us to do. Find a way to embrace Faith, Hope and Love, with activity and productivity going into the new year.
December 13, 2009 01:23 PM PST
Who are we going to take with us on the journey to prepare us for the destination? By God's Grace we are chosen long before we choose God. Advent is just the beginning. Anyone can go along. Who will we invite to go on the journey with us? Be ready for those who will seek out the manager.
December 06, 2009 04:13 PM PST
As we sit in our comfortable seats in the sanctuary we must never forget that we are not at a place that has perfect justice in the world. We are called by Jesus to make it right. We are more than just one small church. We make up the United Methodists and together we can pool our resources so there is a little more justice and hope in a world that has much injustice. We are called to help in the global mission along with other churches, and we can try to make it right.
November 29, 2009 10:17 AM PST
Before all the Christmas hype the waiting was for a new way of life. The destination was Jesus, our rescuer. It is the job of the Church to keep us focused on our destination. Don't get distracted from where hope lives by the depression, anxiety, and despair of the season. The joy is being rescued.
November 22, 2009 01:15 PM PST
We can treat time as an opportunity or a burden. If we prioritize time, focus on relationships, and let relationships guide our tasks we can go to bed with a full heart.
November 08, 2009 02:45 PM PST
We are so blessed to have the wealth that we have. Every person in our Church today is wealthier than 98 percent of the world, so we need to tithe and give back to God out of gratitude for his blessings.
November 01, 2009 04:01 PM PST
Who played a part in connecting you to Jesus? This is the day we remember those who connected us to God. Now we consider opportunities to pursue others, and pass it on.
October 18, 2009 06:37 PM PDT
What is our attitude toward children. What does our community feel about children, and where does the Church fit in, and finally why is a strong children's ministry important.
October 12, 2009 12:17 PM PDT
Identify those who want to be part of the Church and lift them up in prayer, and look for those that have fallen out of the circle to fulfill the purpose of the Church.