Today we meet Julian who lived in the 14th century, during an epidemic that wiped out around half of Europe’s population. It was a time of great suffering and loss and Julian’s testimony of God’s love, based on a series of visions, brought hope and comfort. Her words continue to offer this gift today. […]
Summer with the Saints (Week 2): Augustine of Hippo
Meet Augustine (354-430 CE). His writings and the story of his life reveal how the road to finding God can be long and winding, how God walks beside us even when we aren’t walking with him, and how God continually calls us to himself. God’s grace is so apparent in his story. […]
Summer with the Saints (Week One) with Dr. Lissa Wray Beal
Here Dr. Lissa Wray Beal introduces us to 3 Celtic saints (who were also Anglo-Saxon princesses), Bertha, Elthelberga, and Hilde, from the 6th and 7th centuries. May you find encouragement in hearing their stories, may you be inspired in your own journey of faith and life, and may you see the faithfulness of God. […]
“Where Transformation Leads” with Pastor Tom Greentree
“Beloved, we are God’s children now and what we will be hasn’t yet appeared…” (1John 3:2) Here Pastor Tom teaches us about anticipating (and participating) in our transformation. […]
“Where Transformation Starts” with Pastor Tom Greentree
Here we look at the implications of 1 John 3:1, where we’re told who we are. This, our identity, lays the foundation for our transformation. Are you open to it? […]
Room at the Table (Part 12): The Ethiopian Eunuch’s Story
This story from Acts 8, like its predecessors in this series, reveals an expansive, inclusive Table. God moves to include this eunuch, Jesus identifies with him, and the eunuch comes and takes a seat. There’s more room at this table than we thought. […]
Room at the Table (Part 11): When You’re Facing Your Enemy
Enemies can show up in our lives in a lot of different forms. For David, it was King Saul (who was determined to destroy him). Join us as we explore what it means to sit at God’s table–to live faithfully as God’s people–when someone or something is fighting against you. *This video is glitchy due […]
Room at the Table (Part 10): The Story of Ruth and Boaz
What does it look like for us, the people of God, to make room at the table? Especially when it’s a table particularly defined by acts of kindness, grace, and inclusion? Join us as we explore the story of Ruth and Boaz and once again witness how God makes room at the table. […]
Room at the Table (Part 9): When We’ve Made Mistakes
What does it look like to own our history and take steps toward repentance and reconciliation when our sins are flagrant and our guilt is great? We turn to the book of Jeremiah for wisdom. As promised, here are some links for you to engage with: Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Calls to Action: […]
Room at the Table (Part 8): Rahab’s Story
We continue to look at the ways the Bible points toward God’s inclusion of anyone who wants a seat at the table. What does Rahab the prostitute’s story point to in particular? Join us as we explore Joshua 2 and 6. […]
