In a time when the social fabric is frayed and where there are people who seek to unloosen the ties between us even more, we need to look at Matthew 18 and strive for justice AND reconciliation. 

Hating our enemies is natural because they hurt us and those we love.  But Paul reminds us that as followers of Jesus, we are called to a higher standard.

Worship is not simply a place or a time, but also a way of life. What matters is what happens when we leave church on Sunday.

Do we believe that Jesus can make a difference in our lives and in our world?

To proclaim the good news means you have to believe in the power of Jesus Christ, not just as a historical figure, but as someone that is living and is changing lives now.

God looks at all of us and gives us a name that doesn’t reflect what we have done but gives us a name that reflects how God sees us.

“Who will separate us from the love of Christ? ” Paul says. The answer is nothing. Nothing.

The ways of the world want to punish and destroy, but God seems to want to do something different- at least until the harvest.

None of us should ever take lessons on gardening from God.  But the parable of the Sower is a tale about the reckless grace of God.