Speaking of Expectations…

Proposed Goals Fifteen (15) new family groups (one or more people in a household) join the church by Advent 2008. All church leaders* in a soap/yes group by July 1, 2008 All church leaders* regularly attending Wednesday Night Bible Study by January 1, 2008. A total of...

You Feed Them…

Scripture: Matt. 14-16 Matthew 14:15-17 Toward evening the disciples approached him. “We’re out in the country and it’s getting late. Dismiss the people so they can go to the villages and get some supper.” But Jesus said, “There is no...

Unforced Rhythms of Grace

Scripture: Matt. 11-13 11:28-30 “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...

Awe, Shucks…

Scripture: Matt. 8-10 Matthew 8:23-27 Then he got in the boat, his disciples with him. The next thing they knew, they were in a severe storm. Waves were crashing into the boat—and he was sound asleep! They roused him, pleading, “Master, save us! We’re...

If you don’t have anything nice to say…

Scripture: Matt. 5-7 Matthew 7: 1-5 “Don’t pick on people, jump on their failures, criticize their faults— unless, of course, you want the same treatment. That critical spirit has a way of boomeranging. It’s easy to see a smudge on your...