1st Sunday of Advent

Faithful Presence: “Prayer”

The Lord’s Prayer is not simply a pattern of prayer or a recommendation of prayer. Somehow, the Lord’s Prayer is the DNA of the church. This prayer must be both lived and prayed...

Prayer Book: “Shine On Us”

As we wait in this time of darkness for the light to shine forth, we pray in hope and anticipation of the new thing God is going to do. We pray in sure expectation because God i...

Breaking Idols: “Hope”

What is the hope for the world? Most, if not all, would agree that we live in a world of turmoil. Some might go so far as to describe their experience of the world as evil—a pro...

Praxis: “Wasting Time With Worship”

Marva Dawn begins her book, A Royal “Waste” of Time, saying: “To worship the Lord is—in the world’s eyes—a waste of time. It is, indeed, a royal waste of time, but a waste nonet...

Kingdom Seeds – First Sunday of Advent: Hope

As Jesus begins to teach the people about the kingdom he does so using a well known form called parables. Why doesn’t he use direct speech? What should we expect for people list...

Limitless

In our world, the bad seems to outweigh the good. We need a vision that shows us the supreme triumph of good over evil. This is just what we get; salvation without count.

Fools for Christ

At a time of year when we can purchase and possess anything we want, which promises at least temporary happiness, aren’t we foolish to be a people who wait? Yes, we are. We are ...

Advent: Hope

The first characteristic that a people who wait must have is hope. Not a wishful thinking hope. Not a cross our fingers and hope for the best hope. But, a sure hope. We must be ...

Make Use of Your God Given Talents

God has given every one of us abilities which he desires us to use as he provides us with opportunities. This is how his kingdom grows. The temptation however is to play it safe...

Waiting on a Miracle