We got tired of hearing our friends talk about how they were into faith but turned off by church. So we started a different type of church...the type that values authenticity and process. A community that is about finding its place in the story of God at work here.
“To know oneself is, above all, to know what one lacks. It is to measure oneself against Truth, and not the other way around. The first product of self-knowledge is humility . . ." Flannery O'Connor, Mystery and Manners
The story of Jephthah in Judges 10 and 11 is not easy. Yet it is so important to soak in this text, which pulls no punches and challenges us to examine which God we believe in.
"Just because I'm talking about God doesn't mean I 'm talking about God."
Jesus began with "Come and follow me". These are words of invitation that are repeated to us. And Paul writes to the church, "Live a life worthy of the calling..." All are called just where you are. All who respond are challenged to live a life worthy of that calling. This is the beautiful mess of the Christian life.
The story of Herod Antipas is such a tragic example of the excuse of almost believing.
guest speaker: Rachel Yokers
Be in the Psalms. They say things that stories and even didactic teachings don’t say in the same way. And they penetrate our deep places in ways that other things don’t.
We are in the Psalms because we are REMEMBERING who God is.
“Be careful that you do not forget the LORD yourGod…”
Message for the start to the year.
It’s hard to follow in faith when you can’t see the big picture. Yet, the life of faith says, "I will have enough for today. I will trust God with tomorrow."
guest speaker: Rachel Yokers
Isaiah 12:1 – 6
"In that day you will say..."
The good news is good news because it is first hard, honest news. This is an invitation to move beyond the trap of "fake it until you make it" Christianity. The good news is that you are not the source of meaning and purpose. That can only truly be found in Christ Jesus.
We long for peace. But how do we get it?
And what is peace anyway?
Malachi 3:1 - 4