A message from the series “High Expectations, High Grace.” There is an interesting connection between our faith and finances, as the Bible goes into great length about the call to wisely steward resources, to give generously, and consider the needs of others. There is a softening of our hearts and humbling of ourselves when we take inventory and ask God to show us how we can best support others. Lent is not a time of excess, but rather a time of carefully identifying specific ways to live sacrificially – including our giving.
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A message from the series “Acts.”
A message from the series “High Expectations, High Grace.” God is love, and authentically grace-filled, so the desire of his heart is that we would live out that model purely. Of course, that is difficult. Jesus speaks many times in the Gospels about the journey he is on and his warnings of how it will end in a surprising persecution. Lent is a time we remember the reality of Jesus’ suffering. The word cruciform is a fancy word for “cross-shaped”. In God’s Missio Dei, we are all called to live a “cross-shaped” life. That means sacrificially loving and serving our neighbor, fixing our eyes on God, and following the teachings of Jesus. Lent is the perfect season to reorient our life habits so that we can embrace the model set before us. Life isn’t always easy, and the expectations are high, but with God it is possible to grow in purity, love, and graciousness.
A message from the series “High Expectations, High Grace.” God is love, and authentically grace-filled, so the desire of his heart is that we would live out that model purely. Of course, that is difficult. Jesus speaks many times in the Gospels about the journey he is on and his warnings of how it will end in a surprising persecution. Lent is a time we remember the reality of Jesus’ suffering. The word cruciform is a fancy word for “cross-shaped”. In God’s Missio Dei, we are all called to live a “cross-shaped” life. That means sacrificially loving and serving our neighbor, fixing our eyes on God, and following the teachings of Jesus. Lent is the perfect season to reorient our life habits so that we can embrace the model set before us. Life isn’t always easy, and the expectations are high, but with God it is possible to grow in purity, love, and graciousness.
A message from the series “High Expectations, High Grace.” God is love, and authentically grace-filled, so the desire of his heart is that we would live out that model purely. Of course, that is difficult. Jesus speaks many times in the Gospels about the journey he is on and his warnings of how it will end in a surprising persecution. Lent is a time we remember the reality of Jesus’ suffering. The word cruciform is a fancy word for “cross-shaped”. In God’s Missio Dei, we are all called to live a “cross-shaped” life. That means sacrificially loving and serving our neighbor, fixing our eyes on God, and following the teachings of Jesus. Lent is the perfect season to reorient our life habits so that we can embrace the model set before us. Life isn’t always easy, and the expectations are high, but with God it is possible to grow in purity, love, and graciousness.
A message from the series “Acts.”
A message from the series “High Expectations, High Grace.” Sharing meals together is evident in scripture as a sort of bonding and friendship among Christians. During Lent, we are focused on the major mealtime story in the Gospels – the institution of Holy Communion. Jesus’ giving of himself is one of the greatest pinnacles of the Missio Dei. This is why the church calls it “Celebrating” Holy Communion – because it is truly one of the greatest gifts and gestures from God in the whole of the world. Every time we come to this table of bread and juice, we are reminded that God’s mission is one of high expectations of a Messiah, who exhibited high grace for his beloved creation.
A message from the series “High Expectations, High Grace.” Sharing meals together is evident in scripture as a sort of bonding and friendship among Christians. During Lent, we are focused on the major mealtime story in the Gospels – the institution of Holy Communion. Jesus’ giving of himself is one of the greatest pinnacles of the Missio Dei. This is why the church calls it “Celebrating” Holy Communion – because it is truly one of the greatest gifts and gestures from God in the whole of the world. Every time we come to this table of bread and juice, we are reminded that God’s mission is one of high expectations of a Messiah, who exhibited high grace for his beloved creation.
A message from the series “High Expectations, High Grace.” Sharing meals together is evident in scripture as a sort of bonding and friendship among Christians. During Lent, we are focused on the major mealtime story in the Gospels – the institution of Holy Communion. Jesus’ giving of himself is one of the greatest pinnacles of the Missio Dei. This is why the church calls it “Celebrating” Holy Communion – because it is truly one of the greatest gifts and gestures from God in the whole of the world. Every time we come to this table of bread and juice, we are reminded that God’s mission is one of high expectations of a Messiah, who exhibited high grace for his beloved creation.
A message from the series “Acts.”