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Sunday Reflection – May 17, 2026

. Asking for God’s Presence John 17 After Jesus had finished speaking to his disciples, he looked up toward heaven and prayed: Father, the time has come for you to bring glory to your Son, in order that he may bring glory to you. 2 And you gave him power over all people, so he would give eternal…
Kids Korner: God in Us (May 17th)

Read John 17:1-11 with your family. Sometimes grown-ups make praying sound very complicated, but Jesus showed us something different. In today’s Bible story, Jesus talks to God like someone talking to a loving parent. He says that he has finished the work God gave him to do, and then he prays for his friends –…
Peter – Leadership born of Restoration

Peter’s story after the resurrection isn’t about perfection; it’s about restoration. After failure, denial, and uncertainty, Jesus meets him on the shore and calls him back into mission. Leadership, then, is born not from flawless performance but from mercy, restoration, and the courage to rise again. Our lives are full of moments when we stumble,…
Sunday Reflection – May 10, 2026

. You Will Not Be Alone John 14 15 Jesus said to his disciples: If you love me, you will do as I command. 16 Then I will ask the Father to send you the Holy Spirit who will help you and always be with you. 17 The Spirit will show you what is true. The people of this world cannot accept…
Kids Korner: You will not be alone (May 10th)

Read John 14:15-21 with your family. Have you ever had someone you really love go away for a while? Maybe they moved to a different house, or went on a trip, or even just had to be somewhere you couldn’t go. It can feel a little strange, can’t it? Like something is missing, even if…
500+ Witnesses – The Power of Collective Witness

Paul reminds us that Jesus appeared to over 500 people at once. That’s not just a statistic; it’s a reminder that transformative experience is often shared. Witness, testimony, and collective action are vital in shaping reality. One perspective alone is limited, but when communities see, testify, and act together, the ordinary becomes extraordinary. In our…
Sunday Reflection – May 3, 2026

I am the Way John 14 Jesus said to his disciples, “Don’t be worried! Have faith in God and have faith in me. 2 There are many rooms in my Father’s house. I wouldn’t tell you this, unless it was true. I am going there to prepare a place for each of you. 3 After I have done this, I…
Kids Korner: Feeling wobbly (May 3rd)

Read John 14:1-14 with your family. Have you ever had a day where your heart feels wobbly like you’re worried and you don’t know why? Jesus’ friends felt like that too. Everything w – as changing, and they were scared. So Jesus said something simple: “Don’t let your hearts be troubled… trust me.” Jesus didn’t promise…
Thomas – Questions as the Pathway to Faith

Thomas is often remembered as “doubting Thomas,” but that label misses the real gift he offers: questions are a natural and healthy part of faith. He didn’t reject belief outright; he sought encounter and clarity. Our world often prizes certainty and quick answers, but Thomas reminds us that seeking, questioning, and even wrestling with doubt…
Sunday Reflection – April 26, 2026

Jesus Is the Good Shepherd John 10 Jesus said: I tell you for certain only thieves and robbers climb over the fence instead of going in through the gate to the sheep pen. 2-3 But the gatekeeper opens the gate for the shepherd, and he goes in through it. The sheep know their shepherd’s voice. He calls each…