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The Love chapter. Is the perfect match Mr. potato head? Rather than “finding” the right person, why not “Be” the right person. I love an emotion or an action? Unconditional love, Agape.   I Corinthians 13 For a wonderful read, check … Continue reading →

So…we’ve read through the Bible…NOW WHAT? The spiritual journey is the journey of a lifetime…and worship is for all days and all time and in a of myriad ways.     Nehemiah 8.1-3, 5-6, 8-10  

This story is about A LOT of things! Some I’ve never thought about before. Maybe you haven’t either! What if YOU could walk on water? Maybe you can!     Mark 6.45-52

Hollywood has always had a thing for weddings! So did Jesus…and the ‘miracle’ here is that he makes it abundantly clear that he provides for our deepest needs!   John 2.1-11

Unlike Nik Wallenda tip-toeing across Niagara Falls in June of 2012, we clearly have to cross THROUGH the waters of life. This text suggests that there is a way to do that as successfully as Wallenda crossed OVER the water!   … Continue reading →

The magi went home by another way. The text refers to a route of course but in another sense they could never go home the same way again after Bethlehem. What did/does Christmas do to us?   Mathew 2: 1-12

What if we heard this Christmas story from the point of view of the poor? Would it change things? LOVE ALL..the poor, the marginalized, the forgotten, the sick in ways that make a difference.    Luke 2.1-24   Luke 4.16-22   … Continue reading →

Give more of your PRESENCE! (NOTICE THE SPELLING…more of your time, words, hands, heart.   John 1.1-14 Matthew 1.18-24 Isaiah 7.14  

If we spend less on things that don’t we really matter we free our resources for things that truly matter. James 5.1-6 Matthew 6.19-24 This weeks excerpt from the Advent Conspiracy site…. Quick question for you: What was the one … Continue reading →

  There are many objects that we worship. How can we shift our focus this advent and WORSHIP JESUS FULLY…’because Christmas begins and ends with Jesus?  Luke 2.8-20 When you hear Pastor Bob say “Check it out”, pause the sermon … Continue reading →