Author Archive for: goose52
Entries by Mark Lansberry
Peace in the Midst of Conflict – November 27, 2022
Scripture: Isaiah 2: 1-5; Romans 13: 11-14 To keep awake is to open our eyes in awe at the works of the Holy in our midst and to the promises of God to continually make all things new. We introduce the theme of “Awed & Odd” for this season of anticipation and expectation. This first […]
The Image of the Invisible God – November 20, 2022
Scripture: Colossians 1: 11-20 Our ability to bless others with the light of Christ, to be gathered together in community, to be able to witness to our community, to enjoy contemporary culture through film and the arts, to travel toward God, to be wise stewards of God’s abundance…this year we have learned what it takes […]
The Labor Is Not in Vain – November 13, 2022
Scripture: Isaiah 65: 17-25 Have you ever had a “renovation” project that felt like it would never end? This week’s text shows that even God wonders what to do when the foundation and structure is compromised. Will Israel love “God’s house” as much as God does, or will Israel continue to enjoy living in the […]
The Pillar of Trust – November 6, 2022
Scripture: Haggai 1: 15b-2:9 God’s people are confronted by the need to rebuild the temple…a new place that will become the dwelling of God for a new time and a new place. But without the pillar of trust in our blueprints, the house won’t hold together.
The Pillar of Patience–Perseverance – October 30, 2022
Scripture: Habakkuk 1: 1-4; 2: 1-4 How often do we lose hope in God simply because we have lost patience with God and/or God’s people? In order for a joyful birth to take place, there must be conception, waiting, and intense labor. In order for the house of God to be built, there must be […]
The Ground Floor: Laying the Foundation–Vision – October 23, 2022
Scripture: Joel 2: 23-32 We start from the ground up! Joel reminds the Israelites, and us, about the faithfulness of God’s presence with them always and the power of vision to lay a strong and enduring foundation. This is the foundation for God’s house that not only provides a home for God, but for God’s […]
You Can Always Rebuild – October 16, 2022
Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 A great reminder that you’re always able to bounce back. No matter what you’ve been through, you still have a fighting chance. You can work your way up again. You can find happiness again. You can start from scratch and create something beautiful, so don’t assume that one setback is the […]
You Shouldn’t Compare Yourself to Anyone Else – October 9, 2022
Scripture: 2 Timothy 2: 8-15 Mirabel sings about how she can’t move mountains or heal what’s broken. She wants a miracle to show her the direction her path should take and give her life meaning. However, she’s already special. She already has so many beautiful qualities, but she has trouble seeing them because she keeps […]