Sep 24, 2023
Dream OnIn a world of shouting and hurrying, Advent is an invitation to listening and waiting.
In the time of Ezra, the exiles returned. Since unfaithfulness to God's law led to exile, they made fulfilling the law their central focus- losing sight of God's desire for relationship rather than sacrifice. We make idols of things we think we can control, while God really wants to be Lord of our hearts. Through Jesus' death and resurrection he makes of our lives a temple- are hearts are his kingdom territory.
What do we do when the "Fruit" of our lives turns sour? We trust in the grace and mercy of the vineyard owner.
Family life is messy. God's family is no exception. How does God choose to relate to this beloved mess? With open arms and a healing touch for his prodigal children.
God's people have lost the scriptures and are doing all kinds of things that look nothing like him! How did that happen? What will God do? It sounds like a headline for today, but it also rang true over 2,500 years ago in Judah. Hear how young King Josiah addressed the issue, and what we can learn today.
Earthly Kings and rulers seek power over others and glory for themselves which always leads to division, oppression, and destruction. Jesus Christ shows us a different way to live in his power and glory. What does that mean for the Church and for you?
In the book of Ruth, we see how shared faith and sacrificial love connect otherwise unconnected people as family. In Mark, Jesus reveals shared faith and sacrificial love for God also makes us his family. Those who have received the identity of children of this God by his redeeming love, are also called to live love for him and each other. What can we learn from Ruth's story both about God, and about being part of his family of faith?
Ruben Cenea and Laura Taveras from Mission of Hope are friends with incredible hearts for Jesus. Hear their stories and experiences growing up in Haiti and the Dominican Republic, and how they see God's hope and grace in their communities.
The Law always calls us out on our sins. But Jesus calls out to sinners with the love of God to forgive us and call us into a new life! That's the promise of the Gospel.
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