A Simple Word for Complex People

Why are you afraid? (Mark 4:35-41)

All of us find ourselves rattled by life's storms from time to time. We're in the boat with the storm silencer.

Here Am I (Isaiah 6:1-8)

When Isaiah truly experienced God in worship, he had no choice but to respond.

 

Pentecost (Acts 2:1-4, 12-21)

The Holy Spirit can be a disruptive force, sometimes even enlisting us without warning. Are we disruptable?

Testimony (1 John 5:9-13)

The way in which we conduct ourselves in the world ought to always exude the love of God. Easier said than done? Not when you live out your truest, most authentic self -- the person God created you to be.

Chosen and Appointed (John 15:9-17)

It can be comforting to retreat into safe spaces, but we can't stay there. We are called to live and proclaim healing in a broken world.

Abide (John 15:1-8)

It's wonderful to learn *about* Jesus. But to do the work ... that's where the real following begins.

Boldness (Acts 4:1-14)

Boldness isn't found in the miraculous. Boldness comes from lived experience, and the recognition that everyone deserves an extended hand of mercy.

Clothed with Power (Luke 24:36b-49)

Scripture tells us time and again that encounters with the risen Jesus were terrifying. Those encounters resulted in a deeper understanding of scripture, and a deep drive to tell the story to others. We come back week after week, hoping to encounter Jesus. Are we sure we know what we are asking?

Wounded and Healed (John 20:19-31)

There are several lessons to take away from this story of the disciples waiting and Thomas doubting. But primary among them is this: Scars tell a story words cannot.

Whom do you seek? (Mark 16:9-14)

This brief devotional was part of our 8 a.m. SONRise Service. Happy Easter! He is risen!