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Judas Iscariot: A Second Look

4/2/2023

Judas Iscariot, despite his actions, did repent.

And that, according to the tenets of our Christian faith, is the one thing, the only thing, the all-sufficient thing we must do to be forgiven.

That's good news not only for Judas.
It's also good news for us.
- Denny Burnette

Scripture Readings:
Philippians 2:5-11
Matthew 26:14-25; 27:3-10

Members of the Cast

2/26/2023

Jesus put God at the center of his life because he knew that God was the source of all authentic life.

And that profound insight is the path that God offers us.

- Denny Burnette

Scripture Readings: Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1-13, 22-24
Matthew 4:1-11

Lenten Reflection - Ash Wednesday

2/22/2023

That we prepare for Lent is more important than how we do so.

Because after these 40 days of preparation are over and Easter has arrived, we have the opportunity to experience the lasting joy that nothing in this world can give or take away.

- Denny Burnette

Scripture Reading:
Matthew 6:1-6; 16-21

Transcendence

2/19/2023

When the disciples saw Jesus with Moses and Elijah on that mountain, something awe-inspiring and transcendent happened.

Jesus' life and those of the disciples were so much the richer for it.

As it is for all of us who are willing to open ourselves to transcendent moments.

- Gay Einstein

Scripture Readings:
Exodus 24:12-18
Matthew 17:1-9

Caution: Contents Hot

1/30/2023

The Beatitudes aren't a blueprint for success in this life.
But they are a checklist for the Christian life.

- Pat Nabers
Scripture Reading:
Matthew 5

What You See is What You Get

1/22/2023

Despite all the unrelenting horrors of the daily headlines, the Kingdom of Heaven is near us, beside us, with us.

Which means that if we Christians are anything at all, we are people of hope.
- Denny Burnette

Scripture Readings:
Isaiah 9:1-4; Matthew 4:12-22

Eureka! For the World - Epiphany Sunday

1/8/2023

There are times in our lives when the Epiphany occurs.

Sometimes Jesus comes when we are searching for Him. And we have the Epiphany that Christ is here.

Sometimes Jesus comes unexpectedly when we're not searching for him. He shows up in ways we're not looking for.

Sometimes we respond with joy for Jesus' coming because we're in a place where we can receive him.

And sometimes we respond with fear and anger because we're in a place where we think we're in control.

But no matter how we respond, no matter how Jesus comes in our Epiphany.
Jesus is here.

- Andy Meyers

Scripture Readings:
Ephesians 3:1-12;
Matthew 2:1-23

Holding Our Breath - First Sunday of Advent

11/27/2022

The decisions you think most important are not to matter at all.
But rather whether or not you decide to mail that letter.
Whether or not you decide to say goodbye or not to say it.
The afternoon you decide to cancel everything and drive out to the beach to watch the tide come in.

These are the moments souls are won or lost, including -- quite possibly -- your own.

- Denny Burnette

Scripture Readings:
Isaiah 2:1-5
Matthew 24:36-44

The One and Only You!

10/2/2022

I find it hard to believe that such a powerful being, who created this marvelous world, would be interested in one such as me.

But God doesn't see us through our eyes. He sees us through His eyes. God looks upon us with the eyes of the Creator.

We are neither unimportant nor forgotten.
For it is God who formed our hearts.

- Wayne Bernardo

Scripture Reading:
Matthew 11:28-29

Faith in Action

8/7/2022

The Beatitudes are a call to action.

Jesus’ teachings never meant for us to sit idle. Jesus set that example himself, healing the sick and feeding the hungry.

He didn’t just talk about it – he went out and did it.
- Colleen Earp

Scripture Readings:
Matthew 5:1-12;
Luke 6:17-20

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