When it comes to following Jesus, sometimes we assume the experience should be similar to a lazy river ride: relaxed, peaceful, minimal to no disturbance. When we read the Bible, though, we see the actual experience is far different. In reality, it’s much more like whitewater rafting. In this week’s sermon, I work my way […]
For most of us, the recent months have been the longest prolonged period of discomfort we have ever experienced. We’ve been frustrated by disruptions at work, in school, at the grocery store, and most recently in the extent to which we can celebrate holidays with family. While I have struggled personally, the most challenging part […]