by ahna | May 8, 2023 | At the Table
Luke 19:1-10 Zacchaeus was an outsider, and he knew it. He also knew that having Jesus would change his life. In Jesus’ encounter with him, we see the Savior’s love for the outcast which begins with seeing him. To follow in Jesus’ steps, we also must see those that...
by ahna | May 1, 2023 | At the Table
Luke 14:12-24 The family table is the place where we feel we all belong. Jesus’ guest list is quite startling. Those who might be deemed worthy of an invite reject it. Those whom others pass over on the invitation list are compelled to come to His table. Those who...
by ahna | Apr 16, 2023 | At the Table
Ephesians 4:1-6; Exodus 25:8; John 1:1-5, 14; Acts 4:32-35 The family table is the place where we feel we all belong. The risk in welcoming people to the table is that they will be different than us, and even a bit messy. Yet, the genuine longing that people have...
by ahna | Oct 31, 2022 | Love One Another
Matthew 8:1-13 We are people divided in our hearts, in our allegiances, in everything besides Jesus. We typically feel most comfortable among people who are similar to us—it shows who we are. By connecting with two people who are on the extreme outside, Jesus shows...
by ahna | Oct 24, 2022 | Love One Another
Romans 15:1-9 The Bible portrays the church as a diverse community that live thick lives together. This can be rather messy, but very possible. Living together as God’s family involves bearing with one another, carrying the burdens of others by caring and coming...
