The history of the church is complicated. There have always been sinners and saints—Those who have done evil and those who have done good. Not everything that happens under the banner of heaven represents Jesus. Join us this week for … Continue reading
Do you remember the time Jesus referred to a Canaanite lady as a dog? It was language with which the disciples would have been familiar. But Jesus didn’t actually think the lady deserved this treatment, and she picked up on … Continue reading
Throughout history, people have used the Bible to provide the moral cement for atrocities that occurred in God’s name. But not everything that happens under the banner of heaven reflects the character of Jesus. It is always wrong to consider … Continue reading
Christians confess the Bible as the Good Book, the perfect guide for becoming loving and holy, just like Jesus. And yet, that same book describes God commanding the Israelites to kill every Canaanite living in the Promised Land. How are … Continue reading
When horrific actions are recorded in the Bible as being sanctioned by God, was it really God that demanded it? Throughout history, atrocities have been committed by people who thought they were obeying God’s law. Even in more recent times, … Continue reading
We will discuss the physiological differences between personality types and how God made each of us unique. We will learn how we all have different needs and that we can love each other better when we understand those needs.
There was a time in the ministry of Jesus that many of his followers were leaving him. He didn’t fit the mold they were expecting; they were uncomfortable with some of the things he was saying. So, Jesus asked his … Continue reading
In this message, Washburn will reflect on seeing in the Hebrew Bible as more than visual perception. Seeing involves perception more broadly, a grasp of living reality. God sees and acts. Humans see and are seen. In seeing and being … Continue reading
If there was one thing that made Jesus mad, it was religious people excluding others from having an opportunity to worship. This week Pastor Kevin talks about the time Jesus flipped over tables and told the religious leaders, “My house … Continue reading
