Missions Is Part of Life Reflection by Rev. Matt King “Missions is part of life,” that is the lesson that Kelli Kirksey, one of our church members, said we needed to teach our children. She was giving details for a wonderful mission opportunity for those who are part of our ministry to families that will…
Sacrifice Reflection by Matt King So what are you doing this weekend? It’s Memorial Day weekend. In some places across the country school has already let out, and this weekend marks the unofficial beginning of summer. Some of us will simply enjoy not having to go into work on Monday. Some will go to the beach or the lake to enjoy a…
Gospel Music Reflection by Barry Combs A search for the meaning of gospel has many definitions. The most common meaning associated with the church is a reference to the first four books of the New Testament: the gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Each of these books, in their own way, tells the story…
He Is Alive In Me! Reflection by Matt King He is alive! I know he is alive! He is alive in me! I once heard a story about a church that was holding a Palm Sunday presentation that was filled with pageantry. Church members played the familiar characters, including Jesus. There was even a donkey from one of the local farms on…
Good Friday: In Which We Get Nailed By Jan Richardson For our Friday Reflection, we invite you to read, “Good Friday: In Which We Get Nailed” by Jan Richardson. Jan Richardson is an artist, writer, and ordained minister whose art and poetry are used all over the world. We hope that the following words will…
Passion and Compassion Reflection by Matt King Soon there will only be you. You alone can walk the road ahead. It will be painful. You will feel isolated and attacked. But there is nowhere to go but forward. There is no turning back. How lonely Jesus must have felt on the night he was betrayed and handed over to be tried and…
A Foot Washing Reflection by Bridget Kokolis Last week for our Friday Reflection, we began to look closely at the most memorable moments of Jesus’ journey through Holy Week. We continue this today, as we sit with Jesus and the disciples in the Upper Room on the night he was betrayed. A few days have passed since Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem.…
Don’t Miss the Prince of Peace Reflection by Matt King Life is full of missed opportunities. I wonder if it is also that way in our relationship with God. What if each day is full of countless opportunities to recognize the presence of God right in front of us, inviting us into deeper relationship, showing us how to walk in God’s ways,…
Practicing Lent Reflection by Bridget Kokolis What are you giving up for Lent? I’ve heard that question over and over each year for the last decade. Growing up Baptist, Lent was not a term that I was familiar with. Whether you have grown up taking part in Lent, or are new to it, this practice has been a part of Christianity from…
Dust, Ashes, and Breath Reflection by Matt King “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” Those are the words we said to each other on Ash Wednesday as we began the season of Lent together. It doesn’t sound very encouraging does it? I know that Lent is meant to be a season of spiritual growth for us. A…