Bringing Grace Anglican's "Not a Stewardship Campaign" Campaign to a close, Michael Neal reflects on the biblical account of Jesus being anointed with expensive oil. We can be joyous and generous because there is Good News for us: Jesus brings the dead to life.
The Rev. Bryan Lilly continues his study on the Pastoral Epistles with an in-depth look at what Scripture means when it refers to “the last days,” and how Christ’s victory over Satan, sin, and death comforts and assures us in times of suffering and affliction.
The Rev. Bryan Lilly reflects on Matthew 6 and Jesus' admonition not to store up treasure on Earth. There is Good News for us: God has a treasure prepared for us.
The Rev. Bryan Lilly continues his study on the Pastoral Epistles, identifying three metaphors for, and three marks of, faithful ministry from 2 Timothy, chapter 2.
The Rev. Jacob Davis continues our discussion of God's plan for our financial resources with a devotion about the parable of the talents (Matthew 25:14-30). Our God is not a tyrant to be feared, but a good gift-giver to be adored.
Anne Kennedy wraps up the 2021 Fall Retreat with a look at the difference between self-care and the care offered us in Christ Jesus. True rest comes only from resting in him.
Matt Kennedy continues the 2021 Fall Retreat by turning to the Gospel: it is precisely in our failures that God meets us.
The Rev. Bryan Lilly continues his study on the Pastoral Epistles with an introduction to 2 Timothy. St. Paul encourages Timothy to pursue fidelity amid suffering, even as the Apostle himself writes from a Roman jail awaiting his own martyrdom.
Matt Kennedy continues the 2021 Fall Retreat with a discussion of how even complete success by the world's standards ("under the sun") cannot bring the satisfaction we desperately seek. This talk is a careful look at Ecclesiastes 2.
Anne Kennedy kicks off the 2021 Fall Retreat with a talk about success, failure, and how we misunderstand the two, diving deep into the story of Lazarus and the rich man from Luke 16.
