Make some room

“The most sacred invitation that a person can extend to us is to invite us into their pain. But that means that we have to choose to knock on a door that we often prefer to pretend is not there.” ― Craig D. Lounsbrough John 2:1-11On the third day there was a wedding in Cana […]

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Forming Community

Matthew 14:13-21 What does the word/concept of “community” mean to you? It can seem a broad term, community, right? If you move into a suburban neighborhood, does that mean you are in a community? If you to the Community Center Shopping Mall does that mean you are in a community? What if we get more […]

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Water, Wine, Love

John 2:1-11 Have you ever wanted to tantalize an audience with an amazing magic trick? How about showing off your miracle skills in front of a bunch of people? Would you like to turn water into wine? Yes, even you can be a miracle worker! Thanks, science! The Science of water into wine and wine […]

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Bread of Love

John 6:24-35 Previously, in this chapter of John’s story, something like 5000 people were fed when there seemed to be a scarcity of food. A handful of loaves and fishes proved to be enough to feed everyone. After the event, Jesus and his disciples took a boat over to Capernaum, on the other side of […]

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Participating in Miracles?

Matthew 14:13-21   MIRACLE. According to Merriam-Webster’s dictionary: 1: an extraordinary event manifesting divine intervention in human affairs 2: an extremely outstanding or unusual event, thing, or accomplishment Not sure what you consider to be a miracle. Does it have to be something religious—something related to a god or gods? Does it have to be […]

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