We talk about well worn paths, the expansion of the group, the reclaiming of locations, and adding a new leader to the group.

Jesus grants authority to the disciples, granting them every opportunity and responsibility granted to him.

The people of Israel celebrate a victory in the Psalm and the disciples are called to a new level of participation in the gospel.

Jesus describes the daily work of a gardener, to help his people understand the dedication it takes to be a faithful follower. Link to Brad and Megan's church

In the weeks after Easter Sunday, we look back at important lessons that Jesus taught his disciples, so they could live in his image.

After healing a man on the steps of the Temple, Peter and John first talk to the crowd that gathered around them. Once word got out, the authorities imprisoned Peter and John to force them to speak to what they had done. The story today is Peter's response to the authorities. Link to Brad and Megan's church…

Two weeks after celebrated Easter, we continue to the story of Peter and John healing a man outside the Temple. The gospel story of a shepherd and sheep amplifies Peter's new commitment

Three men encounter each other outside of the temple gate and the story of healing surprises the entire crowd.

Jesus appears to the disciples and shows them how their faith and work in his name will never be the same.

Jesus appears to his disciples and Thomas learns an important lesson. Link to Brad and Megan's services

Easter Sunday and Mary Magdalene learns an important lesson Link to Brad and Megan's worship page

Mary Magdalene goes to the tomb to prepare the space and find closure. Plans change, everyone is floored, and a new story begins.

We discuss the sacrificial act Jesus offered his disciples on Maundy Thursday and the painful story of human anger on Good Friday.

In the final mile of Jesus's journey towards Jerusalem, he requests a special animal, forms a surprise parade, and spends time in the valley

We celebrate Palm Sunday by reading an incredibly important psalm and Luke's version of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem.

Two brothers learn an important lesson about approaching their father. Link to Brad and Megan's worship services

The prodigal son story and the turn the other cheek teaching show that foolish love ignores offenses and just seeks to love, and love abundantly. Note: the definition of prodigal is wastefully extravagant. Prodigal is better applied to the father than the son in this story. Because this shares some of the themes of the previous week, this is a good…

Sometimes the grace Jesus offers us costs nothing and other times we must sacrifice something significant. Link to Brad and Megan's worship services

Sometimes the grace Jesus offers us costs nothing and other times we must sacrifice something significant.

The parable of the workers in the vineyard and the story of the 99 sheep left behind for the sake of the 1 show us that foolish love is not an equitable equation. It is not a utilitarian decision, but in fact sometimes means making the least fair decision in order to include more in the field of love.…