The Call, The Catch, The Commission

When God Starts in the Margins Let me begin with a question: If you were going to launch a movement to transform and redeem the world, where would you start? It is natural to think in terms of power, visibility, and influence. Our minds go to capitals, capitals of religion (Jerusalem), of politics (Rome), of... Continue Reading →

Easter Sunrise Service

Introduction:  As you stepped outside this morning, perhaps you noticed how the air still held the hush of night. The sky, streaked with hints of orange and gold, began to brighten the edges of the earth. The grass glistened with dew, the trees stood still in reverent silence, and the birds, hesitant at first, now... Continue Reading →

John’s Message and Jesus’ Baptism

I. The Time of the Beginning (Mark 1:1; Luke 3:1-2) Mark doesn’t ease us into his Gospel. He opens with the forceful declaration: “The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.” (Mark 1:1, ESV).   There’s no mention of mangers or Magi, no angelic announcements to Mary or Joseph. Mark skips the... Continue Reading →

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