New Priorities
We were buried with Christ through baptism into death in order that, just as he was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. - Rom 6:4
Through the Waters
O Lord, you have deceived me, and I was deceived; you are stronger than I, and you have prevailed. - Jeremiah 20:7
Rooted for Mission
God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. - Romans 5:6
Mercy, not Sacrifice
For I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice, the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings. — Hosea 6:6
Triradiant Grace, Triradiant Glory
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. — 2 Corinthians 13:14
Riot of Whites and Reds
When you send forth your spirit, they are created, and so you renew the face of the earth — Psalm 104:30
“Now What” Sunday
I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, keep them in your name, which you have given me, that they may be one, even as we are one. — John 17:11
Rogation Sunday
I am the vine, you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. — John 15:15
This is the Way
I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. — John 14:6
Good Shepherd - Risen Lord
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff comfort me. - Ps 23:4
Together for the Journey
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. — Isa 43:2
The Beginning of Wisdom
This Jesus, God raised up: and of that, all of us are witnesses — Acts 2:32
Marvelous in our Eyes
The same stone which the builders refused has become the chief cornerstone. — Psalm 118:22
A Song of Entry
God is the Lord, who has shown us light; bind the sacrifice with cords, even to the horns of the altar. — Psalm 118:27
Finding our Way (or, being found by it)
For judgment I came into this world, that those who do not see may see, and those who see may become blind. - John 9:39
Water from the Rock
The hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him - John 4:23
Night Kindness
Let your merciful kindness, O Lord, be upon us, as we have put our trust in you. - Ps 33:21
Into the Wilderness
Death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over those whose sinning was not like the transgression of Adam, who was a type of the one who was to come. - Romans 5:14
The Light, Glad and Terrible
The appearance of the glory of the Lord was like a devouring fire on the top of the mountain in the sight of the people of Israel. — Exodus 24:17