The mountain of transfiguration shows Jesus has the power to save us. Jesus choosing to come down to the valley of the cross show us Jesus has the love to save us.
We are forgiven and called to forgive "from the heart." How can deeply wounded people forgive in this way?
Workers are called to work in God's vineyard, which is a community of grace, for the purpose of producing the new wine that Jesus offered at the wedding at Cana. But our heart in this work? The challenge of the parable is that old hearts cannot produce new wine.
in grace, our Lord calls us to join the party if the feast of heaven that he alone offers. He does this only with a call to respond ourselves,but also to invite others to the party!
Jesus calls us to be salt and light in the world because he came to be the light of the world! What does it look like to be both salty and bright?
In Jesus 'disciples, we see people of all different temperaments and giftings, but as they grow in knowing him, they reflect different aspects of his grace. As his disciples, so do we.
As we jumping into a New year and a New You, the devil is trying to trip us up. Can these three words from Jesus offer us any weapons to fight back? and, if so, do we have to do it alone?
John the baptist prepared people for Jesus through a baptism of repentance (our work to turn toward God. Baptism into Jesus saving work is very different! Only Jesus provides the power; we but surrender to his grace!
Jesus, God's Son, cam at Christmas, AND the invitations began! First, the shepherds... then the wise men... and then you. It's a time for finding Jesus!
Today's service of scripture and song dates to late 19th century. Each lesson is followed by carol reflecting on the lesson's message.
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