Category Archives: worship

The Why of Mission

“Start with Why” Simon Sinek says.  What is the “Why” of mission?  Before Jesus sent the apostles out on a mission that is still impacting us today, he spent forty days going the why.  Why are you on mission? (Or why … Continue reading

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Unity Day JCP

Sometimes, it’s good to be stretched.   Getting to Unity Day JCP was quite a journey.   Galatians 3:26-29 tells us that “in Christ, there is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for we are all one in … Continue reading

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Worship Gathering Sunday

Maybe you’ve heard of identity politics. Google defines it as “a tendency for people of a particular religion, race, social background, etc., to form exclusive political alliances, moving away from traditional broad-based party politics It makes the news.”  It’s nothing new.  … Continue reading

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Failing To Understand Success

“Yeah, my friends sounded enthusiastic at first, but then they just kind of blew me off when I tried to get together.  Some of them don’t even talk to me anymore.” “We’ve met a bunch of neighbors and see them … Continue reading

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Demonstrating Hope

Wherever you go, God is sending you! 1) June 2019 is just about to slip into history… I want to offer a brief word of encouragement.  This morning, I was thinking about how tempting it is to use all our … Continue reading

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