In this last week of our Catch the Spirit series, Pastor Jay talks about the story of Peter and Cornelius and how sometimes we let our habits in the church keep us from following the Spirit and changing our focus to new life and oneness.
Pastor Doug takes us through the story of the transformation of Saul to Paul and how Paul’s journey might inspire us to live the way of love and be the church in today’s world.
Pastor Laura discusses Acts 8 as a profound transformation in a simple encounter and encourages us to become a spiritual guide for others.
Pastor Doug uses his platform to encourage us to listen and to think with spiritual hearts and minds.
Pastor Jay challenges us to analyze what our “vocation” is by focusing on our gifts that Christ has given us to use to better the world.
Pastor Laura focuses on the feeling of being lost and how staying “true North” will lead us to God’s vision for humanity.
Addressing the current civil unrest, Pastor Doug challenges us to be a child of God first above all other identities and to use our power to love. From the focus text Acts 3:1-10.
Reflecting on current events and social injustice, Pastor Jay passionately challenges us to “show up” as Christ showed up for others. From the focus reading: Acts 2:37-47.
Pastor Doug confronts the reality of not meeting in-person while questioning if this time is a chance to be made new in God’s vision for the world. From the focus reading: Acts 2:1-21
Pastor Laura focuses on “Oneness” and the importance of living whole with one another. From the Gospel reading John 17:1-11.
Thinking of all who are graduating during this time, Pastor Jay reminds us of God’s infinite presence in our lives especially during transitions. From the Gospel John 14:15-21.
In this study we look again at Psalm 22 and what it means to cry out in times like these, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" and how this reminder that lament is a part of the life of faith.
Pastor Doug challenges the way we view our empty church buildings and suggests that this might be what we need right now.
it has been a conversation in some churches whether or not a family can do communion at home, but at Abiding Hope, we believe this table is more than a moment, but a part of a greater connection to the mystical union we have with the church. In this podcast we discuss why we believe home communion is not only OK, but something we believe is a good for the church.
From the Gospel text John 10:1-10, Pastor Laura focuses on the barriers in our lives that stop us from pouring out God’s love to the world.
It's a question some are batting around: Is God responsible for COVID-19? In this Home Connections Bible Study Pastor Doug looks at the prophet Jeremiah as a guidance for answering this question.
Pastor Doug reminds us to be the Risen Christ and to look at what new life is being created during this time.
In our first installment of our home connections podcast, we sit with Pastor Doug as he teaches us through the Romans 12. What does it look like to live in this time?
Pastor Jay challenges our thoughts about Doubting Thomas and focuses on Good Courage.
Pastor Doug takes us to a cemetery to reflect on the Resurrection of our Christ.
Pastor Jay reflects on Palm Sunday and challenges us to let go of things that do not bring us life so that we can grasp onto the hope our King gave us.
Pastor Jay encourages us to embrace this time, not because we want it, but because we are called to be the church to others.
Pastor Doug challenges us to live beyond the fear of this world to be people of trust.
Pastor Jay reflects on the spiritual wildernesses in his life as an example of how God isn’t the destination during the hard times, but how encounters with God might actually spark the wilderness.
Pastor Doug challenges us to embrace our emotions to authentically feel and connect with one another.
Pastor Jay openly discusses his struggles with privilege and looks at behaviors of sin.
Pastor Laura looks at how God is calling us to embrace our identity in the world as light, life, and love.
Pastor Jay encourages us to engage in humility as an act of worship, moving us away from our overthinking heads back to our hearts of love.
Pastor Laura challenges us to step outside of our comfort zone to truly hear what the Holy Spirit is guiding us to do.
Pastor Doug challenges us to listen to our heart and follow what the Holy Spirit is urging us to do.
