We begin this week with a parade. Palms and clothing are laid before Jesus as he enters Jerusalem for the last time. Shouts of “Hosanna” and “Blessed is the Son of David” fill the air as Jesus passes by. The King of kings – who promises that the Kingdom of …
Bones. Lots and lots of bones. As we approach the end of our Lent season, we are plunged into the graveyard of Jerusalem, and sent crying to the tomb of Lazarus. Both are sad and desolate places. It seems fitting that we approach the death of Jesus, that we too …
We live in a world that is illuminated by natural and artificial light. it’s hard to imagine living in total darkness. But even as we are able to see what’s in front of us, we often miss what’s really in front of us. We don’t often look past the visible …
Do you remember a time when you couldn’t get enough water to drink? Those of us with wells or even those on township water systems occasionally have expereinced water loss. But imagine wandering in a desert – far away from the life you had become accustomed to or having to …
The second week of Lent brings us to the Genesis encounter between Abram and God- a God who promises to bless Abram and his ancestors if Abram follows his command. And so Abram and his family pack up their household and follow God’s command – traveling and encountering folks along …
Our prayer lives are generally very personal and individual. But every Sunday, as a community, we join together to pray for the church, the world, and all of God’s people. Why? Two immediate reasons are that praying together draws us closer into community and it helps to ease the path …
We’ve discussed why we pray and what gets in the way. Now come the HOW question: How do we pray? Before we go there, however, we have to prepare the soil for prayer. We have to create space for God mentally, emotionally and physically for this connection with God to flourish. Our …
P3: The Power and Practice of Prayer: As the year of basics continues – we now turn to prayer. It’s both a corporate and a personal practice that we engage in – but often they seem long or uninspired. And I often hear – I don’t know how to pray. …
Has Christ been Divided? This is a question that Paul poses in his letter to the Corinthians and is also the theme for this year’s Week of Prayer in Christian Unity. Huh? What do you think? Paul’s point was as poignant then as it is now – we all belong …
In this pre-thanksgiving week, we will end at the beginning – the gathering and welcoming of God’s people into worship. It is a time to focus ourselves on the work that is before us -to hear the word, to share the meal, to respond in praise and thanks. Liturgically, this …