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Jesus on the Outside

Jesus on the Outside

When we read the Bible it’s important to always keep in mind the literary context and the overarching narrative of the entire book. If we don’t then at best we get creative interpretations; more often than not we take verses and fit them into our own way...
King of the Castle

King of the Castle

in the world but not of… A common ‘us vs. them’ term used in the Christian lexicon is living in the ‘fallen’ world while simultaneously striving to resist the tempting allure the world has to offer. This kind of religion dominates our...

Your Beauty in Pursuit

Our last gathering at The House Coffee Sanctuary before our move to a location yet to be determined was so fitting because it took place on the traditional day of Pentecost. (We read these two pieces of scripture when we gathered Psalm 103:25-35; Acts 2:1-21.) The...

On Giving – My 3rd ham

When it comes to giving I’m the worst. Regardless of what it is for someone in need, a bed, winter coats, cash, a ham….I tend to do a personal inventory on what I have. First, I think of what I have that I use, then I think of my backups (my emergency...

What Are You Looking for in a Church?

Here are some thoughts from someone in our church. What would you add? A place that sees itself as a place second, and the hands and feet of Jesus first. A place where the modus operandi is “go and tell”, not “come and see”. A place where doubts and discussion are...