Genesis 1:1-2:4 In the beginning, there was chaos. Not destruction, but potential. The deep. The void. The Spirit hovered. And then—God spoke. Genesis 1:1–2:3 isn’t just a story about how the world began. It’s a liturgical poem, a sacred rhythm that reminds us: even in the midst of disorder, God creates. God blesses. God calls …
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Aug 25
Grace That Wakes You Up
“Grace isn’t just what saves you—it’s what wakes you up every morning and whispers, ‘You’re free. Now live like it.’” Romans 6 reminds us that grace is not a distant theological idea or a one-time event—it’s a daily invitation. Through baptism, we are united with Christ in his death and resurrection. That means sin no …
Aug 21
Living the Question
As I was planning for our new year of Pub Theology, I found this quote, “The problem with Christians is that they have the answer… but haven’t lived the question.” This provocative quote invites us to pause and reflect: Have we rushed to proclaim truth without first wrestling with it? Faith is not a shortcut …
Aug 06
Our Goal is Maturity—The Full Statue of Christ
Ephesians 4 Too often we get our clues from the World (Gentiles), and the celebration of diversity becomes an immature acting out of out attention seeking self. Like an immature child constantly calling, “Mommie, look at me!” When we get our direction from the Scriptures, like here in Ephesians 4, we see that mature inclusion …
