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Always Easter
I want it to always be Easter. I want to stay focused on the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. I want to keep having the Lord’s Supper every night so we can remember Christ’s death until He comes back. … Continue reading
Welcome home
“It was a very difficult time for veterans. There were no parades or parties to welcome you home. There were no services to help you deal with what you saw, what you’d been through or to help you find out … Continue reading
The other side of the cross
As a sheep before its shearers is silent, so He opened not His mouth. Isaiah 53:7 In reflecting on yesterday’s Catch about Jesus praying in the garden, Toni, one of our MemberPartners commented, “Jesus had more courage than any of … Continue reading
A war of the wills
Then Jesus went with them to the olive grove called Gethsemane, and he said, “Sit here while I go over there to pray.” He took Peter and Zebedee’s two sons, James and John, and he became anguished and distressed. He told them, “My soul … Continue reading
‘But among you it will be different’
As followers of Christ and representatives of the Gospel of Welcome — Grace Turned Outward — to Everyone Everywhere, we must be constantly on our guard. Ever since the Christian subculture became political, there have been huge errors that Christian … Continue reading
The Wall That Heals
I have a friend who was in my high school youth group at church who ended up fighting in direct combat in Vietnam while I was studying sociology in college. My biggest conflict was whether to stay true to the … Continue reading
When things don’t go as expected
What do you do when things don’t go as expected? What do you do when your world turns upside down, or maybe it’s just a slight change in plans, but it still throws you off your rhythm? Believe me, we … Continue reading
Sidewalk soliloquy
by Wayne Bridegroom Jesus is never in the shame game. He will, however, quietly meet with us and say something to the effect of, “I love you so much. Would you allow me to bring healing into (this particular area) … Continue reading
The mustard seed conspiracy
by Wayne Bridegroom I just returned from the 127th gathering of the Modesto Police Department Clergy Council. The Clergy Council has been meeting monthly for over nine years. Over those years, new entities have joined the procession, including the Stanislaus … Continue reading
California tornado
by Cynthia Cody-Vera I have never been in a tornado, but I was on Saturday. Yes, it was small, but came with warnings: hail, strong winds, flooding, lightning, and thunder! Alerts of atmospheric rivers headed our way while chunks of … Continue reading