Lent

MARK 4:30-34 Some scholars believe Jesus’ parable of the mustard seed was meant to remind us that one can start with very little and end up with something incredibly big. Such as been our experience as Global Ministries missionaries. In … Continued

(The disciples) departed and went through the villages, bringing the good news and curing diseases everywhere. (Luke 9:6) “Preach the gospel always; when necessary, use words.” This advice, often attributed to St. Francis, is a favorite of many Disciples. We like it because it … Continued

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

JOHN 5:2-5 This story richly describes Jesus’ unrelenting grasp of his authority to speak life into the desolate places of the human heart. We find Jesus in Jerusalem during one of the high holy feasts. He had gone up to … Continued

LUKE 1:46-55 Every time I hear somebody’s testimony, it never seizes to amaze me of how GOd knows our hearts that are in desperate need of His love and encouragement and how he reaches out to us regardless of demographics, … Continued