“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on … Continue reading "Spiritual Practices for the Season of Christmas and Epiphany" Read the article
Recognizing we are all products of the Fall keeps us focused on love, rather than judgment. By Bill Hall, National Director, Canada Without a doubt we live in very trying times. As Christians and for Canadians (you can add your nationality) in general, we face an onslaught of what I would call “change.” And much … Continue reading "What to Do?" Read the article
The gifts of the Magi not only had significance, but they were also part of God’s provision for Joseph, Mary and Jesus. By Daphne Sydney, Superintendent Australasia The Gospel of Matthew is the only Gospel which contains the intriguing account of the Magi or “Wise Men” coming from the east to honour the birth of … Continue reading "The Gifts of the Magi" Read the article
Christmas is referred to as the season of joy, hope, peace, and love, and it is all that, but it’s also more. The incarnation is the fulfillment of God’s covenant promise. In most Bible translations, the apostle John starts his Gospel with the words, “In the beginning…” This is where we must start when we … Continue reading "The Incarnation and Me … and You" Read the article
Video unavailable (video not checked). Download/Subscribe Download Audio RSS Feed Apple Podcast Google Podcast Spotify Stitcher Podcast Addict Program Transcript + Listen to audio: https://cloud.gci.org/dl/GReverb/GR030-AlKurzawa-TheWelcomeMat.mp3 Listen in as Al Kurzawa joins host, Anthony Mullins, to unpack this month’s lectionary passages. Al is a GCI pastor serving in his 17th year in two congregations, Grace Communion … Continue reading "Gospel Reverb – The Welcome Mat w/ Al Kurzawa" Read the article
Check out part one of our bonus video episodes of the GC Podcast with author and church planter, Jon Ritner. In 2023 we will be sharing content around the process of discipling and developing our ministry workers, and our hope is that these episodes will lay the foundation for our denominational focus next year. Jon … Continue reading "Missional Discipleship w/ Jon Ritner Part 1 & 2" Read the article
Video unavailable (video not checked). Download/Subscribe Download Audio RSS Feed Apple Podcast Google Podcast Spotify Stitcher Program Transcript + Listen to audio: https://cloud.gci.org/dl/GCPod/GCPod47-TerryBarbara-StoryofLoveKC.mp3 In this episode, Cara Garrity, interviews Terry McDonald & Barbara Leatherman from Grace Communion South Kansas City. Terry serves as the pastor of the congregation, and Barbara is the love Avenue Champion. … Continue reading "Story of Love: Kansas City w/ Terry McDonald & Barbara Leatherman" Read the article
Speaking Of Life 5005 │ Best-Laid Plans Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube RSS Feed Google Podcast Spotify Program Transcript + Discussion Watch video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ec9A0jQ4YWo Psalm 96 · Isaiah 9:2-7 · Titus 2:11-14 · Luke 2:1-14, (15-20) The theme for this week is finding ourselves in the hope of … Continue reading "Sermon for December 25, 2022 – Christmas" Read the article
Speaking of Life 5004 | The Might and Light of a Saving Love Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube RSS Feed Google Podcast Spotify Program Transcript + Discussion Watch video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAvMmPKnPc4 Program Transcript Speaking of Life 5004 | The Might and Light of a Saving … Continue reading "Sermon for December 18, 2022 – 4th Sunday of Advent" Read the article
Speaking of Life 5003 | Three Responses Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube RSS Feed Google Podcast Spotify Watch video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiBMpa58JSc Psalm 146:5-10 or Luke 1:46b-55 • Isaiah 35:1-10 • James 5:7-10 • Matthew 11:2-11 This week’s theme is songs of joy for who Jesus … Continue reading "Sermon for December 11, 2022 – 3rd Sunday of Advent" Read the article
