One Passage today – John 17:6-19!  Here is the sermon from last weeks Sunday readings:

He is Risen and has ascended!  It’s like the icing on the cake – today we remember that Jesus’ mission is accomplished!  Now for some readings:  Psalm 47 – Daniel 7:9-14 – Revelation 5:1-14 – Matthew 28:16-20!

Right before Jesus ascends He gives His church marching orders.  These verses (along with many others) spell out what matters most – making disciples!  Notice Jesus doesn’t say go and be busy making members (the way we typically view membership – remember that gym membership – yeah, that one) but make disciples.  Disciples are all in and they follow Jesus, the Good Shepherd.  This is done (in keeping with this text) by baptizing and teaching.  Lets pray about what part we play in all of that.  How are we doing as far as making disciples and encouraging people to live out their faith?

Hockey is getting closer to the end!  My Flyers got eliminated last week so I am still bummed.  But the goalie must go on: Psalm 80 – Leviticus 25:35-55 – Colossians 1:9-14 – Matthew 13:1-16 !

What does church mean to you?  Is it a place you go on Sundays or is it what you are every day? Church on Sundays is awesome and so important and yet there is more.  Church is the body of Christ and so it goes way beyond Sunday morning! So, how is church going?

Hey all you Moms out there!  Here is one awesome reading  in your honor:  John 15:9-17!

What a great gift from God our Moms are to us!  If you are not a Mom and can call or visit yours – do it!  They matter more than you will know.  And if you are a Mom, be encouraged that God loves you and is with you!  Happy Mothers Day!

Readings NOW! Psalm 119:49-72 – Exodus 33:1-23 – 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 – Matthew 5:17-20

Paul, in 1 Thessalonians (man that one breaks the spell checker every time), is the real deal. He spoke the truth to them and urged them to live lives that were worthy of God. What Paul means is that God has saved us and now we get to live life HIS way – which is the best way! How you livin’?