The building process has begun! Our church will soon expand, providing much-needed space for the growing number of people drawn to Jesus. But a different construction project began thousands of years ago—the creation of a “holy temple for the Lord.” This “temple” is a body, …
Peter’s journey is our journey. Hours after claiming that he would stay with Jesus and die with him, Peter denies even knowing him – repeatedly. Fear overtakes Peter, and panic pushes dreadful words out of his mouth. Imagine his torment on Friday and Saturday as …
As we move beyond Easter toward Pentecost, and conclude our walk through the Gospel of John, you may want to recall some of the powerful words we’ve read this year. Seven verses are offered here, or you might choose others to consider during these 50 …
Did you know that we celebrate the Resurrection in December? We do, because every Sunday of the year is a celebration of Jesus’ victory over death on the “first day of the week.” Even as we walk the dark road of Lent, the six Sundays …
“O Come, O Come Emmanuel” The haunting and ancient song “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” includes words that speak of oppressive, even terrifying situations. Captivity, mourning, tyranny, and gloom are only some of the shadows that darken these verses. Yet, strangely, we are repeatedly told …
On Good Friday 2015, the Schweitzer church family gathered together to remember Jesus’ sacrifice for us. A large wooden frame in the shape of a cross had been constructed in preparation for this night and was placed on a table in the center of the …
John had a specific goal for writing his gospel. Everything he included was to encourage the reader to believe that Jesus is the promised Messiah and the Son of God (20:30-31). To help readers place their trust in Jesus, John included seven beautiful descriptions that …
My favorite Easter word is “dynamite”. No, dynamite was not used to open the tomb, but that name comes from the Greek word for “power” —dunamis. This word describes the ability or power to achieve something. Today we remember and celebrate Jesus’ power to shatter …
This Easter, we will look at the story of Jesus through the eyes of Mary Magdalene. As we prepare, we’ve asked two beautiful ladies from Schweitzer, Kristin Strong & Marilyn Quigley, to create and share what they learned about her. Click here to read Marilyn’s …