Long Term Goals

July 16, 2023
Jesus tells parables to people which some will not understand.  This first parable is about people’s response to Jesus’ teaching about the Kingdom of God.  As he explains it many…

Obedience vs. Freedom

July 9, 2023
Jesus talks of how the authorities were against anyone who portended change, John the baptist with  his tea totaling, and Jesus for enjoying life.  He notes that He is welcoming. …

Called to Serve

June 18, 2023
In Matthew Jesus says God needs laborers to bring in the harvest, then calls and sends out the Apostles.  Their task is to prepare the way for Jesus.  They are…

Faith in Christ

June 11, 2023
Jesus called Matthew to follow and fellowshipped with tax collectors and sinners.  When the Pharisees called him out for associating with those who were “unclean” Jesus points out that these…

Trinity Sunday

June 4, 2023
The word Trinity is not found in scriptures, but there are verses that refer to it.  In Matthew we hear of the formula for baptism:  “in the name of the…

The Spirit Given Us

May 28, 2023
Jesus tells his disciples that after his death God will provide “another” Advocate.  This Spirit will advocate with God for us, will remind us of the truth, will be God’s…

Trusting in Go

May 14, 2023
Jesus tells people not to worry, instead we should trust God to provide for us.  He uses examples from nature about how God cares for nature, and reminds us that…