Have you ever gone an extended period of time without sleep? It’s awful! My wife, Afrika, and I have two wonderful children who are around 12 months apart. While they were both in diapers, they decided to stagger their schedules. Neither child could talk, so I am not sure how they coordinated their efforts. Nevertheless, … Continue reading "The Gift of Rest" Read the article
The time between Pentecost and Advent is an essential part of the Christian calendar. By Tim Sitterley, U.S. Regional Director West Like many people, I love the big event. Any excuse to celebrate. New Year’s Eve, Fourth of July, St. Patrick’s Day, Cinco de Mayo…I don’t care. Give me a colorful hat and some seasonal … Continue reading "Ordinary, But Not Mundane" Read the article
This next season in the Christian calendar is when we allow the extraordinary to become ordinary and the ordinary to become extraordinary. By Cara Garrity, Development Coordinator During the first half of the liturgical year, we focus on the story of Jesus Christ. Through Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Easter Preparation, Easter, and Pentecost we bear witness … Continue reading "“Extraordinary Ordinary”" Read the article
A healthy church is always creating spaces where multiplication takes place. Connect groups provide one of those spaces. By Heber Ticas, Superintendent, Latin America These past twelve months have been extremely difficult for many people around the globe. The pandemic has claimed many lives and has disrupted the flow of life for all. One of the … Continue reading "Why Connect Groups?" Read the article
By Bill Hall, National Director, Canada We are all familiar with the story of what happened on the day of Pentecost: people gathered for the Holy Day, strong winds, fire and then the miracle of speaking in different languages. When the Feast of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Without warning there … Continue reading "Pentecost: The God of Great Reversals" Read the article
One of the most important things for a Christian to know is about identity. Who is Jesus? And who am I in Jesus? For most of my life I referred to myself as a sinner in need of a savior. I would often focus on my challenges, my shortcomings, my sins, and I always knew … Continue reading "Faith Avenue: What Is Your Reality?" Read the article
Speaking Of Life 3027 | Freed from Shame Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube RSS Feed Google Podcast Spotify Program Transcript + Discussion Have you been ashamed before that you did not want to share your gifts with the world? Have you ever felt that you are … Continue reading "Sermon for May 30, 2021—Trinity Sunday" Read the article
Speaking Of Life 3026 | The Groans of Our Heart Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube RSS Feed Google Podcast Spotify Program Transcript + Discussion We sometimes find ourselves out of words when we are overwhelmed with emotions. This is similar with our relationship with God. We … Continue reading "Sermon for May 23, 2021 (Pentecost)" Read the article
Speaking Of Life 3025 | Eyewitness Testimony Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube RSS Feed Google Podcast Spotify Program Transcript + Discussion Like the stories of Jesus in the Bible, the courtroom drama that we see on TV is based on eyewitness testimony. Our human biases can … Continue reading "Sermon for May 16, 2021—Ascension Sunday" Read the article
Speaking Of Life 3024 | The Divine Irony Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube RSS Feed Google Podcast Spotify Program Transcript + Discussion Instead of grasping for power, Jesus conquered the world through love. He came and flipped the world upside down to usher in his kingdom. Watch … Continue reading "Sermon for May 9, 2021" Read the article
