There is an inescapable sense of anxiety right now. What are we in…Day 33 of Social Distancing? Over 21 days of “Shelter in place.” And for some of us, there’s even something called anticipatory grief – the change we fear may be coming. The grief over “what’s next?”
One thing I’ve noticed (you probably have, too) just how friendly people are right now, intentionally so – in the neighborhood, grocery stores, and at the few places still open. And strangers on a bike trail.
For the next two Sundays, March 15th and 22nd, I hope you will join us online, live @11:11 a.m., for a special online version of the eleven:eleven downtown celebration! Read on to learn more!
This past Sunday we reflected on the second of Jesus’ “I Am” sayings in our Lenten sermon series, “I am the light of the world: whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.” Here are a few thoughts from this past Sunday in case you missed it, and a look ahead to next Sunday!
Last Sunday, we began to look at ways of being in the world and being hungry. This Sunday, we’ll continue the journey as we explore the dark. Jesus said, “I am the light of the world.” But, what does light look like, in the dark?
I remember the first time I was awestruck by a sudden observation (or call it a question), that life – that living – was so much more than simply being entertained. This Sunday in eleven:eleven, we’ll explore the unique “I am” statements of Jesus – unique because they are only found in John’s gospel and because many scholars think Jesus never actually said them…
I remember the first time I was awestruck by a sudden observation (or call it a question), that life, that living, was so much more than simply being entertained.
Many years ago, the ruler of a large kingdom approached his three daughters and told them he would be leaving the kingdom for a period of time and not sure about his return.
Gaining clarity around confusing and contradicting ideas is not as simple as the cheerful song “I Can See Clearly Now” would suggest. From the superficial to the serious these inconsistencies and conflicts can leave us anxious and angry.
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