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You are warmly invited to join us for our Easter Celebration this Sunday at 10:30 a.m.  Easter is a time of great promise. It is a reminder that we are loved deeply and fully and that our freedom is so … Continue reading →

On Palm Sunday Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey. This was a clear statement that He was a king. The crowd was excited that they would have their own king now and would be free from the rule of … Continue reading →

There is an account in the Gospel of John of a man named Lazarus who had died. Jesus came to the house of his sisters Mary & Martha and said to Martha, “‘Your brother will rise again.’ Martha said to … Continue reading →

There are times in life when it feels like smooth sailing, and then there are times when the storms hit and life feels overwhelming and out of control. How do we get through these stormy times? There is a beautiful … Continue reading →

If you’ve ever wondered if God can take our seemingly small efforts to do what is kind and the few things we know to be true and do something spectacular with them, the answer is “Yes, absolutely!” We are moving … Continue reading →

There are times when we feel stuck; when we feel like there is nothing we can do to change how we are, or how we react to things. There is a story in the Bible about a man with an … Continue reading →

There are times when we all feel like we have lost our way or lost the delight and joy in our relationship or job, or it just feels like we have lost our zest for life. It feels like we … Continue reading →

Jesus taught that we are to love our enemies. Has this teaching ever posed a challenge to you? Do you want to know more about what Jesus was trying to get across when He said this? This is what topic … Continue reading →

Although most of us do not have regular visits with those in prison, each of us has experienced spiritual or mental imprisonment: harmful behaviors and irrational thoughts that keep us internally bound and held captive. This week we are challenged … Continue reading →