Ezekiel has a vision of a valley full of bones receiving life, breath, sinew, and flesh after encountering the word of God. When they arise, they receive Spirit and they dance! As Easter people, we celebrate the Spirit that continues to give life and breath to our dry bones. We dare to dance in the […]
As Jesus prepares to leave the disciples, he opens their minds and blesses them. The result after he ascends is their return to Jerusalem with great joy and a desire for “continually” worshiping and blessing God in the temple. What happens when the “eyes of our hearts are enlightened?” We know the hope to which […]
The Psalm describes everything in creation offering joyful noises to God. Our joy is complete because the joy of Christ resides within us. We cannot help but break forth. This joy is available to all, which is a realization for the community in Acts. The Holy Spirit finds its way even and especially in what […]
All-Church Worship Brainstorming “Words to Live By: The Ten Commandments for Today” Mon., May 15, 2023 at Ed and Sue Baranowski’s house 6:00 p.m. Potluck 7:00-9:30 p.m. Brainstorming for Worship June 4 (transition Sunday), June 4 – August 13, 2023 (10 Sundays) Nearly everyone has heard of the Ten Commandments, the list of “thou-shalt-nots” found […]
How has the testimony of the people in our lives and through the generations guided our steps into dances of praise at the good news that we are loved and blessed? What transformation is possible as we abide with God, the vine from which we find our sustenance? This is the fourth week in our […]
How do we know the rhythm and dance of our lives is faithful? Drummer Mickey Hart, wrote: “To fall in love is to fall in rhythm.” It is love for each other by which we know we are followers of Jesus, the ever-attentive Shepherd. In the face of societal rules and attitudes that strive to […]
Sometimes we are unsure about our steps in the world. For the disciples, even “while in their joy” at seeing Jesus post-resurrection, they were still “disbelieving and wondering.” But 1 John reminds us that even though we may not know our next steps, we can be sure in them because we are “beloved” children of […]
As Easter people, we are called to dance our dances of freedom for all the world to see – even and perhaps especially in times of great difficulty. Dances of hope. Dances of justice. Dances of love. During this season, post-resurrection stories point to the joy of living in the beloved community and extending that […]
Jesus’ crucifixion isn’t the end of the story, and his saving work doesn’t end at the cross. We don’t just sit in awe at resurrection either. The joy of salvation is lived out when we go and tell (and show) others about it. The reality of resurrection isn’t something to keep to ourselves, but something […]
Remembering God’s saving work from the Exodus until the Last Supper invites us to experience God’s grace and respond in loving service. Jesus’ relationship with his disciples was intimate as they ate together and served together, but the image of Jesus washing their feet is possible they most powerful example of servanthood other than the […]