by Lynda Hart | Oct 6, 2025
World Communion Sunday is a day that invites us to reflect on the global, inclusive nature of Christ’s table. In every corner of the earth, believers gather around bread and cup, celebrating not only the gift of communion but the vastness of the community with whom we...
by Lynda Hart | Sep 29, 2025
Jeremiah was a prophet to the southern kingdom of Judah in the Old Testament, right before Judah ultimately fell to Babylon and was led away into captivity in 586BC. God sent Jeremiah to a crumbling nation to warn of their impending demise—a warning they didn’t heed....
by Lynda Hart | Sep 22, 2025
This week’s Gospel reading—The Parable Of The Dishonest Manager—is difficult. I mean, really difficult. Why? Well, it seems to show Jesus approving of dishonest and unethical business practices. Wait. What? How can that possibly be? The story centers around a man who...
by Lynda Hart | Sep 15, 2025
Why do we love the parables of the Lost Sheep and the Lost Coin so much? Is it because we’re grateful to have been found by Jesus and know and that he’ll never give up looking for us? Probably. We’re all lost.We’ve all gone astray. But I think these parables are...
by Lynda Hart | Sep 8, 2025
The concept of “counting the cost” is a significant biblical principle that emphasizes the importance of deliberate consideration and commitment in the life of a believer. This week’s text underscores the necessity of evaluating the demands and sacrifices associated...
by Lynda Hart | Sep 1, 2025
Once again in Luke’s gospel we encounter Jesus at a dinner party. This one is hosted by a leader of the Pharisees and takes place on the Sabbath. Knowing that he’s being watched closely, Jesus, as he often does, turns the table on the norms and traditions of the...
