What Is the Church When We Can’t Be Together?
“The church is not a building; the church is not a steeple; the church is not a resting place; the church is the people.” I learned this little verse as…
What Is the Church When We Can’t Be Together?
I believe we seek community when we come together as a church body. One dictionary defines “community” as “a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common…
What Is the Church When We Can’t Be Together?
Greetings, Church Family. I miss seeing you in Sunday School, in the hallways, and in the pews! I miss your smiles and your hugs. We spoke easily of our church…
What Is the Church When We Can’t Be Together?
We are not the first group of Christians who try to define the church during difficult times. Martin Luther, the XVI century great reformer, affirmed that the preaching of the…
What Is the Church When We Can’t Be Together?
During this time of safe physical distancing, what is the church when we can’t be together? For me, the church is as it always has been. I’ve experienced first-hand the…
What Is the Church When We Can’t Be Together?
Gathering together and knowing others care has been my experience of “being church” all of my life. During this time of paused conversations and hugs, I am realizing the joy…
What Is the Church When We Can’t Be Together?
Years ago there were churches that posted on the signs around their campuses “Such and such a church meets in these buildings,” signifying, of course, that the church isn’t a…
The Parables and Pandemic: How many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me?
Thursday, April 23rd Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I…
Parables: The kingdom of heaven is like a net that was thrown into the sea
Wednesday, April 22nd Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was thrown into the sea and caught fish of every kind; when it was full, they drew it…
Parables: Kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field
Tuesday, April 21st The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which someone found and hid; then in his joy he goes and sells all that he…