The Place Where Grace Happens
Luke 24:13-32 On World Communion Sunday one of our newest friends at FCCSJ, Kelly Almon, served us bread right out of the oven for communion. You could smell the sweet aroma of this labor of love during the service. Even … Continued
LUKE 14:15-24 During Lent we reflect on the cost of grace. But what about the cost of evangelism?“Someone gave a great dinner and invited many.” The host expected a glittering gathering of pretty, well-dressed, well-off people, folks pretty much like … Continued
Evangelism, without sincerity, serves only to alienate most people. We’ve seen those who profess to be evangels, shouting at the top of their lungs with Bible firmly in hand, that the kingdom of God is upon us (save for all … Continued
MATTHEW16:13-18 On one of our drives up to our favorite campsite, Michael and I stopped at a gas station in Bodega Bay. As I waited for the Ladies room, a woman came out, looked me straight in the eyes and … Continued
John 17:20-26,2 Cor. 6:1a What is a God intoxicated heart? One that is full of happiness, peace, and joy, because of being close to God. It is a wonderful day indeed, when we stop working for God, and begin working … Continued
1 COR.13 Within a three-year span in the late 80s, I was a bridesmaid in 9 weddings. Wearing an assortment of Easter-egg-colored taffeta dresses and at least one floppy hat in my cousin’s wedding, I listened again and again to … Continued