BlogLent 2021

God Speaking Through Song

“But I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble.”  -  Psalm 59:16 I have a confession, I am terrible at memorizing Scripture. Generally, I would say I…
Christy Close
February 26, 2021
BlogDeep Thoughts with MattLent 2021

The Social Justice Stream

Contemplative – Holiness – Charismatic – Social Justice – Evangelical - Incarnational You can’t read the Bible honestly without picking up on God’s heart for justice for the poor and oppressed. There are countless verses about caring for the poor, the immigrant, the overlooked, and…
Matt Carder
February 25, 2021
BlogLent 2021

The Last Supper

Each Tuesday and Wednesday during Lent, we will share -section by section- the Easter story as recorded in the book of Luke. As you read, we suggest that you follow an abbreviated form of Lectio Divina. Lectio Divina means "sacred reading" and is an approach…
Jeremy Neckers
February 24, 2021
BlogLent 2021

Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus

Each Tuesday and Wednesday during Lent, we will share -section by section- the Easter story as recorded in the book of Luke. As you read, we suggest that you follow an abbreviated form of Lectio Divina. Lectio Divina means "sacred reading" and is an approach…
Jeremy Neckers
February 23, 2021
BlogLent 2021

Grace & Peace

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. This is a story from Nicaragua. There’s a risk, I think, in telling stories that happen in other countries. It’s easy for us (well, at least for me) to think that…
Jeremy Neckers
February 22, 2021
BlogLent 2021

He’s Got the Whole World In His Hands

 “For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him. He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.” …
Gabriele Replogle
February 19, 2021
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The Charismatic Stream

Contemplative – Holiness – Charismatic – Social Justice – Evangelical - Incarnational We’re halfway through our exploration of these six streams of Christian faith. As we begin Lent, it occurs to me that this happens to be a perfect time to look at these traditions.…
Matt Carder
February 18, 2021
BlogLent 2021

Come to me…

My two youngest children were the most adorable toddlers. They were fun and funny, adventurous and sweet, but for some reason, if they got hurt while we were out in public, they would freeze. No tears. No scream. Just frozen like statues and rooted to…
Leah Chandler
February 17, 2021
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The Holiness Stream

Contemplative – Holiness – Charismatic – Social Justice – Evangelical - Incarnational Recently, I’ve been thinking about the ways we can learn from different Christian traditions. (I’m a pastor, so that kind of goes with the job.) But still, I’m convinced there’s a way to…
Matt Carder
February 10, 2021