Chuck Foreman – Teaching / Missions Pastor
Left in charge…
All week Jesus has been in the temple courts teaching in parables aimed directly at the leaders of Israel—whom God left in charge of his kingdom/people while they waited for Messiah to come. (more…)
Jerome Parker – Community Pastor
Jesus is coming back for his bride the universal church. The Invitations are constantly being sent out, the venue has been reserved, and the cake has been ordered, however the time of the wedding is still to be determined (TBD). From now until the bridegroom returns lets keep the vessel of our lives full of oil AND be intentional about showing others how to attain and maintain that same oil…. If we stay ready we ain’t got to get ready!!!!
Chuck Foreman – Teaching / Missions Pastor
Sometimes when it comes to actually, seriously, intentionally following Jesus we’re like the Runaway Bride. We’re excited about the dating, the engagement, the gifts, the fun, the attention—but when it comes to making it all the way down the aisle, to declaring our wedding vows and pledges with a view to a lifetime commitment, we’re not really down for that.
We like what God has to offer—his invitation to the wedding party, or maybe even his invitation to be his bride—as long as it’s on our terms. (more…)
Chuck Foreman – Teaching / Missions Pastor
Will the Kingdom be taken away from us too, or will we be the people who produce its fruit? (more…)
Chuck Foreman – Teaching / Missions Pastor
It’s not the ones who say they will obey who enter the Kingdom of God, but those whose hearts are willing to obey—the kind of King who rides into town and destroys their false religion, replacing it with love for the blind, the lame, the tax collectors and the prostitutes.
Chuck Foreman – Teaching / Missions Pastor
Are we grateful for what we have received or envious of what others have? Can we accept those whom we consider to be undeserving, who seem to have received more than we have—in this thing in which we all find ourselves— the Kingdom of Heaven? (more…)
Chuck Foreman – Teaching / Missions Pastor
We seem to specialize in making little messes into big messes when we don’t handle conflict well and when we aren’t willing to extend mercy to those who offend and hurt us. (more…)
