The Pharisees were rigorous in keeping the law. But Jesus takes a swipe at them by suggesting they are not the example to follow, but instead the low-bar minimum to…

A Spirit of Change

June 9, 2019
There's an impulse in us to try to predict and manage God's Spirit. But the Spirit is surprising and unpredictable; sometimes it's subtle, and, other times, impossible to miss.
The disciples wanted the kingdom right now. Jesus shifted their focus. His departing words are a challenge that will transform them.
After the resurrection, people who know Jesus very well struggle to recognize him. What does that mean for the early disciples, and for us?
"To believe" is challenging. What does the story about so-called "Doubting Thomas" tell us about disappointment, fear, faith, risk -- and the place of doubt?