There is a difference between faith and trust. Faith is believing and is a noun, but Trust is putting that faith into action. It is a verb...assured reliance on something or something. Faith without trust is not faith. Abraham and Sarah had to trust, not just have faith (even if he is named the father of the faith.). Our call is to trust and act. This is all part of hospitality. Stepping out of our comfort zones to live the way of Christ!
Knowing how we are to love our enemies can be hard to discern sometimes. John Wesley, the founder of our Methodist movement, gives us some guidance in this area. I invite you to read Section III of his sermon, Upon Our Lord’s Sermon On The...
In our season of “kick-off” events marked by our Ministry Celebration today, we begin an annual journey for our church. It is time to reengage or simply engage in deeper ways, as vacations are over, and school and...
From Sandwiches & Sacred Conversation broadcast on Thursday, Sept 6, 2018.
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In this worship series, we have encountered the work of Rev. Tish Harrison Warren which has challenged us to see God’s presence in our lives, even within our “ordinary” moments. This week we reflect upon the topic of rest...
From Sandwiches & Sacred Conversation broadcast on Thursday, August 30, 2018.
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I invite you to spend some time this week noticing when you are waiting for something. Write down what you might be longing for as you wait. How do you perceive God is at work in you and through you as you wait?
Having patience and waiting...
From Sandwiches & Sacred Conversation broadcast on Thursday, August 23, 2018.
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This past week our pastors had the blessing of an interview with the author of Liturgy of the Ordinary: Sacred Practices in Everyday Life, Rev. Tish Harrison Warren. In conversation, she suggested the idea of considering a “liturgy...
From Sandwiches & Sacred Conversation broadcast on Thursday, August 16, 2018.
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The great poet and author Maya Angelou said, “We need much less than we think we need.” As we continue our exploration of encountering God in the midst of the ordinary, one question that emerges is: What brings meaning and contentment...
From Sandwiches & Sacred Conversation broadcast on Thursday, August 9, 2018.
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Today, we begin a series to deepen our awareness of God’s interaction in the ordinary moments of life. God’s transformative power is made available to us, even on our most ordinary day or mundane moment. Pastors Gina & Josh will...
