Blessed for Blessing

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12Jesus begins his sermon from a mountainside by proclaiming blessings on people who would be unexpected by the times they lived in. How can we join them today?

Who Is God? Starting Toward Freedom

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15When asking the question, “Who is God?” we are often tempted to stop at our “first impression.” Yet reading our scriptures thoughtfully, we might encounter God first at the burning bush with Moses. How might our faith be challenged by a God who first demanded liberation for oppressed people?

Servant Leaders

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45 There are a lot of temptations to how we think about leadership in our lives and in the world: it is a trait some are born with? A position? A skill or special knowledge we learn? When two disciples argue over being leaders in the movement around Jesus, he shows them that … Read more