Abraham’s Integrity (1-14-18 Formations)
Abraham, “father” of three great world religions – Jewish, Muslim and Christian – made a tragic decision in a place called Gerar.
Create a Bucket List of Kindness
I’d like to suggest a bucket list for this year. Not exactly random acts of kindness, my list focuses more specifically on kind words,
Develop a Healthy Personality
“In life it isn’t what you’ve lost; it’s what you’ve got left that counts.” — Hubert H. Humphrey
Each day we are getting older. We must accept this
Bethlehem, Bells and…Bad Burritos
There are inspired ways to share the Good News, but there are other faith-based efforts that are less noteworthy and often head-scratching. I have a secret suspicion that the cause can be attributed to a bad burrito and a good case of indigestion, thus these
The Servant’s Calling (1-7-18 Formations)
The “servant” image connected to Jesus appears first in the Old Testament writings, not as a form of bondage, but as a position of joy
The Lamb of God (12-31-17 Formations)
John's Gospel does not begin with the Bethlehem narrative, instead laying a theological foundation reminiscent of the creation poetry found in Genesis 1:1-2:3. John understands that
Wonderful, Joyous News (12-24-17 Formations)
The problem with Christmas is we know the story too well. We have seen the lavish details year after year in movies, on concert stages and
They Will Dwell Secure (12-17-17 Formations)
Ezekiel and John the Baptizer are two of the most colorful characters in the Bible. Ezekiel was a dramatic visionary who never minced his words about
Prepare the Way (12-10-17 Formation)
As I write this lesson, it is the first week of November, yet the retailers already have their Christmas decorations up, television shows are offering Christmas
A Great Light (12-3-17 Formations)
When people are desperate for hope they often gravitate to any person who seems to promise what they want. Our study compares and contrasts two biblical