Published on April 5, 2012
On a Thursday evening about 2,000 years ago, Jesus reclined with his closest friends and celebrated his last Passover meal. Their meal was different this time, though. As Jesus explained that the bread and wine represented his own body and blood, his disciples had no idea what would happen the next day - but Jesus did. He knew exactly what was co... more
Published on December 13, 2011
Have you ever played “Telephone?” It’s a children’s game that shows how easily stories get twisted. One person whispers to the next sitting in a circle, and the sentence gets repeatedly whispered until it’s made its way around the circle. Then the last person says the sentence out loud - only it’s never the same as it started. Now imagine a gam... more
Published on December 6, 2011
As we begin “Unwrapping Santa,” our new blog series fittingly starts on December 6th, St. Nicholas Day - the day that people all over the world are remembering the death and celebrating the life of Saint Nicholas. Getting to the root of questions like “Who is Santa” and “Was he a real person” lead us back in time to the village of Patara, on th... more
Published on December 2, 2011
With Christmas fast approaching, we’re launching into our Christmas series on Sunday mornings, “Unwrapping Jesus,” - where we’ll take a focused look at the Messiah. The Christ. The One who was born in Bethlehem and would grow up to die for the sins of the world. The One who, according to popular bumper stickers, is the “reason for the season.” ... more
Published on November 22, 2011
“First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed in all the world.” Romans 1.8 “I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that was given you in Christ Jesus,” 1 Corinthians 1.4 “I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers,” Ephesians 1.16 “I thank... more
Published on October 30, 2011
With all the effort the church has put into making Halloween more "Christian" (Hallelujah Harvests, Fall Festivals, etc), why haven't we ever seen fit to simply celebrate what truly is one of the most important dates in the history of the church? October 31, 1517, is the date given to officially commemorate the start of the Protestant Reformation... more