Everyday we pass by many steepled churches. Those steeples mean different things to different people and different communities; but no matter what, we cannot ignore the churches beneath those steeples or the Christ behind them. Read on for thoughts on the church from within and beyond.
Remain Grace & Fairview United Methodist Churches May 13, 2012 John 15: 9-17 (CEB) “As the Father loved me, I too have loved you. Remain in my love. 10If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love, just as I kept my Father’s commandments and remain in his love. 11I have said … Continue reading »
In My Life, Lord, Be Glorified Grace & Fairview United Methodist Churches May 6, 2012 John 15: 1-8 (CEB) “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vineyard keeper. 2He removes any of my branches that don’t produce fruit, and he trims any branch that produces fruit so that it will produce even … Continue reading »
Love Known, Love Shown Grace & Fairview United Methodist Churches April 29, 2012 1 John 3: 16-24 (CEB) This is how we know love: Jesus laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. 17But if a person has material possessions and sees a brother … Continue reading »
See What Love! Grace & Fairview United Methodist Churches April 22, 2012 1 John 3: 1-7 (CEB) See what kind of love the Father has given to us in that we should be called God’s children, and that is what we are! Because the world didn’t recognize him, it doesn’t recognize us. 2Dear friends, now … Continue reading »
New Life, New Way Grace & Fairview United Methodist Churches April 15, 2012 Acts 4: 32-35 (CEB) The community of believers was one in heart and mind. None of them would say, “This is mine!” about any of their possessions, but held everything in common. 33The apostles continued to bear powerful witness to the resurrection … Continue reading »
A Monologue acted from the perspective of Mary Magdalene. The Greatest Day in History Grace & Fairview United Methodist Churches April 8, 2012 Easter Sunday Mark 16: 1-8 (CEB) When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they could go and anoint Jesus’ dead body. … Continue reading »
Mercy Grace & Fairview United Methodist Churches December 4, 2011 Second Sunday of Advent Matthew 1: 18-24 (NIV) This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. … Continue reading »
Willingness Grace & Fairview United Methodist Churches November 27, 2011 First Sunday of Advent Luke 1: 26-38 (NIV) In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. … Continue reading »
Grace and Gratitude Grace & Fairview United Methodist Churches November 20, 2011 2 Corinthians 9: 6-15 (NIV) Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. 7Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God … Continue reading »
