Every living creature instinctively seeks safety and a place to rest.  Take, for example, lowly earthworms. A turn of the compost pile exposes their half naked fragility. Quick as a wink, they wriggle deeper [...]

This is a week of considering the practice of Sabbath keeping.  While others will be telling you just what their Sabbath keeping looks like, I want to share what it shouldn’t look like, a [...]

David went to Nob, to Ahimelek the priest. Ahimelek trembled when he met him, and asked, “Why are you alone? Why is no one with you?”  David answered Ahimelek the priest, “The king sent me [...]

As you begin this week, read the fourth commandment below in two different Old Testament books. Observe the reasons given for this commandment in each. Remember the Sabbath day to set it apart as [...]

Sermon Conversations with Alex and Aaron There’s only so much we can cover in a Sunday morning gathering! Each week, you’re invited to tune into our LIVE podcast at 11 am on Thursdays – [...]

Think back to times you’ve travelled.  Even on a well planned trip you might have experienced vulnerability because of differences in customs, currency, and language. Imagine being far from home due to necessity, not [...]

Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love.  Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual [...]

 Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters. And do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.  Keep your [...]

Hospitality – makes me think of the old Motel 6 commercials: “This is Tom Bodett, and we’ll leave the light on for you!”  A cozy image of a comfy room and bed after a hard [...]

Sermon Conversations with Alex and Aaron There’s only so much we can cover in a Sunday morning gathering! Each week, you’re invited to tune into our LIVE podcast at 11 am on Thursdays – [...]