Healed for Service

In the Kingdom of God, change and transformation work their way up from the bottom. We transform the world not through power and privilege, but through love and service.

Following Jesus isn't a casual relationship. Are we willing to give our whole lives to God? Are we willing to go All In?

Even Jesus was tempted. From his example, we learn how to face the wilderness of Lent.

Pastor Pam's Ash Wednesday message prepares us for a season of humility, honesty, and repentance. When we enter the season with shattered pride, we invite God to scrub us clean and make a fresh start in us.

Why did Jesus tell the disciples not to tell anyone about his transfiguration until after the resurrection? Some stories take time to process and understand before we can share them and get the story right.

Christ offers healing and redemption. How do we respond to that gift? The story of Simon Peter's mother-in-law reminds us that we are healed for service.

The story of God asking Abraham to sacrifice his own son is a hard and troubling story for us. What did it mean and what does it mean for us? Who was being tested that day, Abraham or God?

This story reminds us that God is faithful. God may not seem interested in our schedule, but God is still interested in us. God is faithful to us. God's timing is always best for us, even when we don't understand it.

Racism is still a problem in our culture. It's not enough to not be racist ourselves as individuals. How do we confront racism and speak up for what's right? How do we help create a deeper change to bring equality for all?

A celebration of the significance of baptism in our lives.