Greetings Holy, Healthy and Happy People of God, As I write this eNote to our faithful and devoted community of radical and contextually conscious followers of Jesus Christ, I’m excited about our next Worship Without Walls (WWW) action. After our 10am worship experience this Sunday, we will become the tangible evidence of the heart, hands … Continue reading God is waiting for us in the neighborhood!
Tag: John
No Way Around It!
John 12:20-33, The Message Profound messages usually begin with a request! Jesus is at it again. There is a strange request from some Greeks. During the Passover festival, the crowds are large and the Pharisees are nervous about the appeal of Jesus’ popularity with everyone. But this time, Jesus doesn’t grant the request, he rather … Continue reading No Way Around It!
Let’s Choose Love Over Evil!
John 3:14-21, New Revised Standard Version What does believing in Jesus really mean? Why did Jesus need to come into the world? Jesus is coming into the world to introduce a new way of living through his teachings. Jesus is offering an invitation for humanity to be restored to its original state. For John sin … Continue reading Let’s Choose Love Over Evil!
Authority Reclaimed
John 2:13-22, Common English Bible The word "authority" is a strong word and it's filled with lots of meaning. When we hear the word "authority" there's a certain force about that word. There may be even a certain intimidation about that word. We talk about the authorities and we have all sorts of emotions that … Continue reading Authority Reclaimed
The Joy in Knowing Jesus
John 16:19-24, Common English Bible Jesus was the master of the parable. It was very rare for him to answer a question directly or explain a situation without using a story to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson he wanted to teach just as he does here. The Joy Jesus speaks of in this passage … Continue reading The Joy in Knowing Jesus