Sunday, March 13THE PRACTICE OF WORSHIP by Sabra EngelbrechtReflectionWorship is a foundational part of our relationship with God; however, many of us miss the significance of worship, believing it is an optional, even unnecessary aspect of our faith life. It is easy to think of worship as something we go to, or watch (when we feel like it). We say things like, “Worship was awesome today”, or “Wor...  Read More

by Matt Miofsky Recently, I ordered a couch online. Unlike the stores I went into, this couch wasn’t going to take months to arrive. It was also less expensive, and it came right to my door. Fast, convenient, inexpensive – but there was one catch. It comes in about 20 boxes, and I have to put it all together. It might get shipped for free, but if I want to enjoy it, some assembly is required. Fait...  Read More

Saturday, March 12THE FIRST MIRACLE by Mike DePopeJohn 2:1-12On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, and Jesus and his disciples were also invited to the celebration. When the wine ran out, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They don’t have any wine.”Jesus replied, “Woman, what does that have to do with me? My time hasn’t come yet.”His mother told the servants, “...  Read More

Opening Questions1.    Who was someone that inspired you and that you wanted to be like? It could be a parent, teacher, coach, co-worker, mentor, pastor, friend, etc. What was it about that person that made them so magnetic and inspiring? What did you hope to gain by following that person’s example?2.    Describe a time that you spent focusing on something or doing something longer than you wanted...  Read More

Friday, March 11THE CALLING OF PETER by Dave DietrichLuke 5:1-11One day Jesus was standing beside Lake Gennesaret when the crowd pressed in around him to hear God’s word. Jesus saw two boats sitting by the lake. The fishermen had gone ashore and were washing their nets. Jesus boarded one of the boats, the one that belonged to Simon, then asked him to row out a little distance from the shore. Jesus...  Read More

Thursday, March 10INVITATION by Suzanne BasslerJohn 1:35-50The next day John was standing again with two of his disciples. When he saw Jesus walking along he said, “Look! The Lamb of God!” The two disciples heard what he said, and they followed Jesus.When Jesus turned and saw them following, he asked, “What are you looking for?”They said, “Rabbi (which is translated Teacher), where are you staying...  Read More