As I’ve studied the two accounts of Martha’s interaction with Jesus, I have gained a richer understanding of who she was and who Jesus is. I have heard many messages preached about Martha being too distracted to spend quality time with Jesus. She is usually presented as the woman we don’t want to be. But as I have met her…
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How do we know God? Really know Him?This, perhaps, is the most important question we will ever ask.In her book,“Anything,” Jennie Allen shares a story of the time she posed this question of knowing God to her seminary class. The professor, who I imagine wore spectacles like C.S. Lewis, listed familiar ways we know God, such as studying Scripture, confession,…
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Mary of Bethany – A Life of worship – week 1 I was excited to study Mary of Bethany because in the story of Mary and Martha, I tend to resonate more with being a Martha, task oriented … hospitable … good things … unless they come before relationship with Jesus. I wanted to learn more about Mary and her…
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Our newest Bible study In Her Shoes: In the Footsteps of Jesus with Four Women of Faith begins tomorrow! This Five-Week study leading up to Easter gives us a fresh perspective as we trace the last days of Jesus’ life through the eyes of four of his closest women followers and friends: Mary and Martha of Bethany, Jesus’ mother Mary,…
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We are in the kitchen again this upcoming Saturday and this time it’s all about Breakfast. And not just any ordinary breakfast, we are making it “grab and go” breakfast! These healthy and delicious breakfast offerings will be just what you need to keep your mornings calm and somewhat under control when your people are running in all directions. This…
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