There’s something intrinsically sacred about food, especially when shared with other people. After the Israelites are freed from slavery in Egypt, they complain to Moses about empty stomachs and parched throats, so God provides water, manna bread, and quail (what a feast!). Elijah, wandering through the same wilderness, meets a widow with a child literally starving to death. The widow … Read More
June 2019: Passing the Baton
As a boy growing up in a family with a career Air Force officer/parent, the cycle of moving to a new base was not only what was expected, but a regular reality for us. For me as a young person it just seemed like a normal rhythm of life. The news of a transfer meant goodbyes of course, but also … Read More
June 2019: Summer Dinner Church
Throughout the summer, we will again be engaging in experiments with Dinner Church. One of the earliest traditions of the people who follow Jesus is to gather together around the table, sharing a meal and sharing our lives. At Dinner Church, informal worship takes place around the table with a delicious meal brought together by the entire community. Communion is … Read More
May 2019: Amazing Grace
My recent surgery and subsequent absence from the church reminded me of many things, but there are two of those many things that resonate strongly with me today. One of them is the experience of being a part of a church that cares deeply for its people and expresses those concerns in wonderful ways. Melissa and I have been so … Read More
May 2019: Simply the Beginning
Easter is so much more than a morning or a day of celebration – Easter is a season of intentionally practicing resurrection. Eastertide – or the Easter Season – lasts for 50 days from Easter morning to Pentecost. During this season we remember that the risen and living Christ spent time with his disciples after that first morning at the … Read More
