Nourishing our Spirit

Jeremiah 17:5-10 • Trust in God Luke 6:17-26 • Beatitudes Are you feeling parched? How do you nourish your spirit? How is the health and wellness of this community of faith? We are reminded by the prophet Isaiah that when we trust in the Lord we need not fear. When

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Unexpected Blessing

Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7 • Letter to the exiles in Babylon. Luke 17:11-19 • Jesus cleanses the 10 lepers. Sermon: Unexpected Blessing. Often when God speaks through the prophet Jeremiah, the message is one of correction, reminding the people of the dire consequences of their unfaithfulness in their religious and social

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Search Your Hearts

Jeremiah 17:5-10 Luke 6:17-26 Being Christian means that we are called to rise up against oppression and to participate in the work of reconciliation. Hearts can be devious (Jeremiah) and our feelings – though natural and useful – can lead us astray. Beatitudes can wake us up to new feelings

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