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For many, summer starts when school is out.

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We recap the entire book of Ephesians through reading, prayer and song.

The conclusion of Paul’s letter includes an appeal to see that there are cosmic forces at play, seeking to draw us away from God and one another. Thus, Paul informs the Ephesians that there is an assortment of equipment that we have…

Paul continues to instruct the Ephesians that their lives should reflect the Spirit that indwells them. Relationships of all kinds are not exempt from being swayed to reflect the spirit of God’s impact.

Being a follower of Jesus has blessed and direct consequences. This changes how we live and is demonstrated in our embrace of a new moral code of conduct. Paul lists an array of vices that should be avoided and virtues that should be…

Jesus followers are empowered by the Holy Spirit and possess the fullness of God. Paul reminds the disciples at Ephesus that God has distributed gifts and roles for the church in order that the church would grow and mature. Following…

God, through his generous spirit, is constantly making known (revelation) to us things that were previously undisclosed. Paul encourages the Ephesians to revel in God’s revelation as a source that informs their faith. How does living in…

From our understanding of the region, this group of Christians was comprised of a diverse group of disciples. Paul reminds this group that unity should be a hallmark of this beloved community. The message that unity sends to the world…

Paul is mindful to help the Ephesians recall their former lives to highlight their current life as a result of the grace of God. Being alive has the function of impacting everything around us. How does being alive bring life to the…

The church in Ephesus was an influential church visited by Paul during his second missionary journey (Circa AD 52). The book of Acts gives a prolonged description of Paul’s interaction with this group of disciples. In the introduction…

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

On Resurrection Sunday, we visit two Post resurrection narratives that both involve Jesus eating with disciples. At one meal, eyes were opened. At another meal, minds were opened. How ill Christ’s resurrection open our eyes and minds to…

One would imagine that some of the most intimate moments were those that involved Jesus eating with his disciples. Jesus eats what would be his last Passover meal. In this last meal, Jesus and his disciples revisit a pivotal moment in…

During our Lenten journey, I pray we learn to slow down and relinquish our addiction to busyness. A dinner invitation led to an opportunity for a disciple to sit at the feet of Jesus to learn from him. The call to discipleship is a call…

At the home of a Pharisee, Jesus is prompted to speak on the inner life. While we are typically overwhelmed with outside appearances, Jesus speaks to the importance of cleaning up the inside and addressing one’s heart.

At the home of a Pharisee, Jesus is prompted to speak on the inner life. While we are typically overwhelmed with outside appearances, Jesus speaks to the importance of cleaning up the inside and addressing one’s heart.

Eating settings in the first century were ones that highlighted class and social structures. Jesus often broke those barriers. In this dining experience, an uninvited guest comes to a dinner with Jesus present. During the encounter, she…

Some of Jesus’ most surprising dining moments took place with people who had bad reputations and sinful lifestyles. In these engagements, the heart of Jesus is revealed as one who is seeking out the “imperfect; in order to do something…

The Holy Spirit is a main character throughout the book of Acts. AS we take note of the Holy Spirit’s activity in the narrative, we see how important it was in forging together Christ’s community.

Amazingly, a movement that began with a small Jewish community in an insignificant town in the Judea region, grew and expanded. This expansion not only involved the inclusion of non-Jews, but highlighted the celebration of multi-ethnic…