What a joy it was to celebrate Easter with my spiritual and physical families yesterday! But the joy of Easter continues... Because the hope of Easter gives me the courage and clarity I need in order to persevere in this fallen and broken world. As my friend Chris Altrock writes in his book, Newsworthy:Nine Ways … Continue reading Easter Continues
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Take Heart!
Yesterday, we celebrated the fact that Jesus has indeed overcome the world through his resurrection from the dead. That truth is an endless source of hope for all who make Jesus their King, and Jesus' resurrection gives us a firm and secure anchor for our souls (Hebrews 6:19) that empowers us to live boldly and … Continue reading Take Heart!
Songs for Sunday
Here are four songs from The Zoe Group that go along with the theme of my sermon on Sunday. Please join me online at alameda.church or on any of Alameda's social media outlets for a hope-filled message about how the resurrection of Jesus Christ changes our lives for the better and gives us hope as … Continue reading Songs for Sunday
Empty (An Easter Prayer)
Empty. That's how I feel. Like a car that spurts and sputters while running on fumes, I know my tank is empty but I have to keep moving. The question is, "Can I?" People are counting on me. People are calling on me. People are leaning on me. People are relying on me. People are … Continue reading Empty (An Easter Prayer)
An Easter Prayer (Reposted from 2015)
I’ve been coming to this place for 14 years now, … Continue reading An Easter Prayer (Reposted from 2015)
Awkward Easter Invite
Easter is not far away, so here's some inspiration for inviting your neighbors... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXgNsIbSQzQ
Five On Friday
This week's Five on Friday focuses on 5 upcoming events at Alameda Church of Christ that I am really excited about. I hope you'll consider joining us for any or all of these events. We'd love to have you! Ray Evans Seminar - March 31-April 2 This annual event is one of the highlights of … Continue reading Five On Friday
An Easter Prayer
Dear Lord, Another bomb has gone off in the name of religion. More people have been killed as a proclamation of righteousness. The world continues to descend into a spiral of hostility and violence. And we wonder, "When will it end?" We cry out for peace but see only war. We yearn for love but … Continue reading An Easter Prayer
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