A narrative in Luke 9 illustrates that, despite good intentions, the potential disciples do not fully grasp the commitment and urgency of the discipleship Jesus expects. Are any of your actions misaligned with your intentions? Are there any actions toward God’s Kin-dom building that you have avoided? What spiritual practices will you commit to this Lent?

In 2 Samuel 12, Nathan confronts David with a parable, exposing his sin and calling him to accountability. Just as David misused his power and was blinded by his own actions, we face the consequences of injustice driven by self-interest. God calls us to do what is just and right in God’s sight.

When God rescues us, He gives us His love, not just the understanding that he loves us. He sends his Holy Spirit, which is love, to live in us. If we tend to the light in us, the love in us, God in us, he will support our tears, our emotions, our needs. He will hold us when things fall apart, and he will be patient. It’s a journey.

What is the biblical understanding of repentance? This Sunday, we will explore this through the story of Jesus and Zacchaeus in the Gospel according to Luke.

This Sunday, we will delve into the story of the Wise Men from Matthew 2:1-12 and examine three distinct groups: Herod, the leading priests and teachers of religious law, and the Wise Men from the East. Each group responds to the news of Christ’s birth in profoundly different ways, challenging us to consider: “Who is a true believer?”

What image of God does the baby Jesus bring to you? Does God, manifested through the baby Jesus, appear playful to you? This Sunday, we will explore the good news proclaimed by the angel to the shepherds on the first Christmas and reflect its meaning for us today.

What does Emmanuel-God with us-mean to you? How do you bring this Emmanuel God to your neighbor, especially those who are ignored, isolated, or marginalized? On Christmas Eve, we will reflect on the profound intimacy of God’s relationship with each of us. Through the birth of Jesus Christ, God chose to be born, coming as close to each of us as possible!

What does Emmanuel-God with us-mean to you? How do you bring this Emmanuel God to your neighbor, especially those who are ignored, isolated, or marginalized? On Christmas Eve, we will reflect on the profound intimacy of God’s relationship with each of us. Through the birth of Jesus Christ, God chose to be born, coming as close to each of us as possible!