Communion, or also known as, the Eucharist, is the single most significant act of worship in the Christian faith. If the goal of liturgy is to become something greater together, than that something great is the Body of Christ. Through God’s active role in communion, God forms us into the Body of Christ. When we […]
One of the greatest mysteries of the Christian faith is the trust that God places in the church to embody Jesus Christ in the world. Nowhere do we see this responsibility that the church carries than in the transition from the gospel of Luke to the book of Acts. At the end of Luke’s gospel Jesus […]
On Christ the King Sunday, the last day of the church calendar year, we would expect scriptures that declare the majesty and reign of Jesus Christ. What does the story of the crucifixion have to do with God’s kingdom that is ushered in by Jesus? “The cross is not a detour or a hurdle on the […]
In the familiar story of Zacchaeus, we see an example of someone who gives of their resources out of a joyful excitement for Jesus. Zacchaeus, despite being rich, goes out of his way to see Jesus even though he could have easily called him into his prestigious office. We give with our talents and our […]
We give of our whole selves to God and we give throughout our whole lives. We also commit to give to the body of Christ, the church, and we see this especially as we pray for one another. In prayer we hold one another up, trusting in God’s goodness, even and especially when our brothers […]
There is something powerful about giving our actual physical presence to God, about showing up. We all have experiences in our lives where being present at an event or activity has changed us. When we give to God in this way, it’s a path towards wholeness. ~ Luke 17: 11-19 and Psalm 66: 1-12
As Christians we are called to serve because it is fundamental to our identity. In the face of the large world concerns, we need not get discouraged. Jesus says, “if you have faith of a mustard seed,” and that mustard seed put into action can tell the mulberry tree to be uprooted and go into […]