by Peter Christ | Nov 22, 2024 | Devotions
This Sunday we’ll encounter the words of Jeremiah, our fourth prophet of this worship series, Generous Spirit. Through Jeremiah, God makes a profound promise to God’s people: “I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people” (31:33). This new covenant shifts the focus from external rules to an intimate, transformative relationship. It’s a promise of renewal, of fresh beginnings, and of God’s unwavering faithfulness even after failure and exile.
by Peter Christ | Nov 18, 2024 | Devotions
Isaiah’s encounter with God is one of awe, transformation, and calling. Overwhelmed by God’s holiness, Isaiah at first feels unworthy. Yet God responds not with condemnation, but with generosity. A burning coal touches Isaiah’s lips, removing his guilt and preparing...
by Peter Christ | Nov 15, 2024 | Devotions
This Sunday, we turn our attentions to the ways God calls us to serve the mission we share, enabling God’s vision to be made tangibly real in this world. From a young age, I knew that I was called to use my time, energy, and talents in the restaurant industry. As I matured in my faith I came to understand that calling was God at work in and through me. Then, as I became more and more involved in the work of the church, I could sense that God was calling me ever deeper into ministry. So what’s your call story? How has God been at work through you?
by Peter Christ | Nov 11, 2024 | Devotions
Yesterday, we heard a whale of a tale. It was a timely reminder that God’s love and mercy extends to even those that we find hard to love. After last week’s election, half the country was pleased with the outcome while the other half is feeling disenfranchised. Understandably, neither half is feeling particularly good about the other half right now.
by Peter Christ | Nov 8, 2024 | Devotions
This Sunday we’ll return to Jonah’s story – a real whale of a tale. Bad puns aside, we’ll witness a prophet who, despite himself, is swept up in God’s boundless mercy. After running from his call and reluctantly preaching to Nineveh, Jonah is angered when God spares the city.
