March 2023

  • The power of might

    Matthew 23:37-24:14 The Power of Might is a sermon title I’ve juggled in my mind for many years. When I was reading today’s passage from Matthew, it stirred again. As Christians, I’ve often wondered if we’ve connected power and might in misguided ways. Scripture affirms God as The Almighty. And we know God’s power…

  • God’s listening

    Remember all the times God heard your prayer? God’s still listening. Read Lamentations 3:57

  • It’s so simple

    Hebrews 9:23-28 Would it help ease our collective conscious to recall we’ve been here before? That is, the church has struggled in times past. We’ve had troubling circumstances surrounding leadership and doctrine. The church’s ministry has shifted before. And we haven’t always aligned our priorities with Jesus.  It was a great blessing to me…

  • Practice prayer

    Practice what you pray. Read Matthew 26:41

  • Your whole self

    Psalm 141 It surprised me to learn Christians didn’t always sit for corporate worship. Around the world, some still do not. Imagine going to church this Sunday and standing for the entire time. What do you think you’d notice? How quickly would you get accustomed to it? If there were no pews, where would…

  • The trickiness of humility

    1 Corinthians 10:23-11:1 Putting others first is a great demonstration of trust and faith in God. Yes, you’re showing love for another human being when you serve them. You’re humbly following God when you put your interests behind those of someone else. But the question lingers, doesn’t it, who’s going to take care of…