Sunday, May 23, 2010

The Meaning of Pentecost

Pentecost is an overlooked but important day in the church calendar.  It signifies the day when the Holy Spirit began to live within us, guiding us in Truth, and teaching and reminding us of all that Jesus had to say.  Why did God send the Holy Spirit on this particular day and what does it mean for us?


Sunday, May 16, 2010

Redeeming Ruth Part 2

The book of Ruth offers an intriguing view into the historical and spiritual meaning of redemption.  This is the second of two lessons on the book of Ruth.


Sunday, May 9, 2010

Redeeming Ruth Part 1

The book of Ruth offers a tremendous example of loving another at the cost of everything else.  Taken as a parable, the story highlights the grace, faithfulness, and redeeming love of God our Father in heaven.  This is the first of two lessons on the book of Ruth.


Sunday, May 2, 2010

Psalm 22

In his final moments of life, Jesus cried out from the cross, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”  These seemingly strange words actually come from Psalm 22, which begins with a lament and ends with praise for God.  The Psalm encapsulates the essence of our faith.