by Christopher Kirwan | Feb 28, 2016 | From the Pastor
Odds are we have all made at least one, if not millions, of mistakes along our journey of life. That’s okay. We know that when we make mistakes, we can count on God’s forgiveness. God’s grace and forgiveness is quite large, but it is not our get-out-of-jail free card....
by Christopher Kirwan | Feb 21, 2016 | From the Pastor
Citizenship means different things to different people. What is at the heart of true citizenship is a sense of belonging, a feeling or sensation that yes, this place is for me and these are my people. It should be a place where one can feel supported, included and...
by Christopher Kirwan | Feb 7, 2016 | From the Pastor
We have the power and potential to be the catalyst for transformation in someone else or in the world itself, to make the world the better place it deserves to be, that God wants to see it become. Do you consider yourself a leader? Most people don’t. We tend to think...
by Christopher Kirwan | Jan 31, 2016 | From the Pastor
Have you ever been in a situation where you feel you didn’t belong? We’ve all had moments when we felt completely out of place. We’ve all been in a crowd of people that believed someone else should not be there. I wonder if the Israelites felt this way about Jesus...
by Christopher Kirwan | Jan 24, 2016 | From the Pastor
A few of us may feel that we are excellent at prayer and do it really well, and it comes naturally or easily to us than other things do. But some struggle to find the “right” words to say. Others feel uncomfortable praying in small or large groups, and some are even...
by Christopher Kirwan | Jan 17, 2016 | From the Pastor
Hospitality was a very big deal during Christ’s day. It was expected that hospitality be extended to anyone and everyone, even on a regular basis. For example, if there was a stranger that was passing through a town in need of a place to stay, it was not uncommon for...