Life has a way of taking unexpected turns. Sometimes the change is exciting and full of possibility. Other times, it comes with uncertainty, grief, disappointment, or fear. We may find…
There are moments in life when we simply run out of strength. The burdens become too heavy, discouragement settles into our hearts, and we wonder if we have anything left…
We have all experienced seasons when life feels overwhelming. There are moments when the odds seem stacked against us, when we feel down and out, when life takes an unexpected…
This Sunday, we'll wind up our worship series focused on the new vision statement of The United Methodist Church. Our theme this week is “Courageous Leadership.” To help us understand…
When I moved to Cincinnati two years ago, I had no idea what God had in store for me. My AmeriCorps program had just come to an end. I had…
This weekend, we begin a new sermon series based on the new vision statement of The United Methodist Church with three major points of reference: love boldly, serve joyfully, and…
This week, we conclude our sermon series, Because of Jesus, I Am..., with the final declaration: I Am Sent. After an incredible week of Vacation Bible School (VBS), I can't…
John 21:15–19 The encounter between Jesus and Peter on the shore of the Sea of Galilee is a story of failure, forgiveness, and renewed calling. Earlier in John 21, the…
Forgiveness and Luke 23:32–45 We continue our VBS Series today, discussing the notion of forgiveness. As Jesus hung upon the cross, surrounded by mockery, violence, and suffering, He spoke words…
There are a lot of voices in the world competing for our attention. Some tell us we are successful only if we achieve more, earn more, or impress more people.…