“LOVED X 3″ was the theme of the retreat, and looking back on it, I see that we were. It felt messy to me as I was going through it: so many of us, and all so different; so many hopes and so many wounds. But of course! That’s the point, isn’t it. (Papa laughs and [...]
After worship yesterday someone asked if I would send her the prayer of confession that we had on the screen. I thought I would include it here.
I’m seeing that it’s God’s grace as much as his distaste that causes him to oppose our pride. He sees how destructive and life-depleting pride is. And now that we’ve [...]
During yesterday’s sermon I reflected on what a conversation God had with Abraham might have to teach us about our upcoming 24/45 prayer event. I suggested that during these 45 days God was going to teach us how to trust his promises, how to live with God (specifically how to walk before God, with God as [...]
My benediction to you yesterday was, “Be free!” Some define freedom as being free to do whatever we want. St. Augustine actually affirms this understanding of freedom, but with an important qualification: “Love God, and do what you want.”
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