A Simple Word for Complex People

Strength for the Journey (1 Kings 19:1-9)

When we find ourselves in the in-between places, we need to be sure to take care of ourselves too. Elijah was in an in-between place -- fleeing a past that pursues him, while moving toward an uncertain next chapter. Maybe that's you today. Or, maybe someone you love is there, and you get to be the angel. Let's talk about it!

Hopeful Suffering (Romans 5:1-5)

In a world filled with suffering, it can feel like the brokenness is never resolved. But, suffering shared is suffering halved, and when we go through life shoulder to shoulder with those who suffer with us, we find we build a greater capacity for resilience. Let's talk about it!

Together (Acts 2:1-4, 12-13)

This Sunday, we confirmed four amazing young people, and we honored several graduates. I was talking to them, but hoping the adults were eavesdropping. The message is this: We need to be together, in physical proximity to one another, in order to be our best selves. Church is the one place that happens regularly. Let's talk about it!

Breaking Chains (Acts 16:16-34)

This week's shooting left all of us stunned ... again. I believe the church has been negligent in its duties, and it shows. It's time for us to get out of the entertainment business, and back in to the relationship business. You can't legislation your way out of violence; you have to love your way out. Let's talk about it!

Let God Lead (Acts 16:9-15)

Each person in the Bible had a unique role to play in the expanding of God's ministry in the world, including Paul. He had an expansive vocabulary, but it did him no good in places where his past actions got in the way of his present ministry. Let's talk about it!

Who Am I? (Acts 11:1-18)

Peter braved his discomfort and followed God's lead. Because he did, you and I have been welcomed into the fold of God's Kingdom. God is calling us to do the same. Let's talk about it!

Get Up! (Acts 9:36-42)

Tabitha was a servant who met the real needs of real people. Her life, death, and resurrection stand to this day as a call to the church to return to this important ministry.

Give It Time (Psalm 30:1-12)

If you're anything like me, you can sometimes feel like your circumstances are a life sentence. The Bible has lots of evidence to the contrary. So do our own lives. Let's talk about it!

Risen(John 20:1-18)

The Easter message is a message of light hope and encouragement to a world that has been dark and hopeless for far too long. 

Two Parades (Luke 19:28-40)

Palm Sunday is a parade Sunday. But there's another parade in less than a week, a very different parade where Jesus is jeered, not cheered. The same holds true for us. Let's talk about it!