Gifts to Appease Righteous Wrath
In our text on Sunday, we saw Jacob try to appease his brother Esau with a large tribute. Esau had a right to be angry after Jacob tricked him out of his birthright (G . . .
When God Calls You to Move Forward in Love
There comes a time in our lives when God makes it clear: It’s time to move forward. For twenty years, Jacob endured Laban’s deception and control. But in Genesi . . .
Trusting the God of Reversals: A Lesson in Love and Providence
I imagine you know the feeling too well of being “used” by someone. Like you were nothing more than a stepping stone for their own success. Then you know how Jacob . . .
When Love is Hard: Trusting God’s Providence in Relationships
Love is beautiful—until it’s not. At first, love feels effortless. Whether it’s in marriage, friendship, or the church, we imagine deep, lasting relationships . . .
Genuine Love: A Reflection on Romans 12:9
This morning, I was reflecting on our 2025 theme, ‘Love—More and More.’ I was struck by reading Romans 12:9, a powerful reminder of what real, Christlike love lo . . .
When Plans Fail, Love Must Prevail
I’ve certainly been there more than I’d like to admit—trying to force something to happen, manipulating a situation, or rushing ahead because waiting on God feel . . .
Our 2025 Theme: “Love—More and More”
As we’ve stepped into a brand-new year (as I shared at the members meeting yesterday) I want to talk to you about something that’s been on my heart—a theme that . . .
Elijah: A Man Like Us
Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed earnestly that it would not rain; and it did not rain on the land for three years and six months. (Ja . . .
Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence: The Wonder of the Incarnation
In the bustle of the Christmas season, when the shopping centers are hopping and hurried crowds run to and fro, a fifth century traditional carol invites us into a qui . . .
The Call of Wisdom
Wisdom calls aloud outside;She raises her voice in the open squares.She cries out in the chief concourses,At the openings of the gates in the cityShe speaks . . .