March 16, 2018
by Jonathan Sgalambro
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Lent
The staff will be posting reflections every Friday throughout the Lenten season. This week, Jonathan Sgalambro discusses what it means to "do justice" and how we might demonstrate the love of God to a world in need. ...
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June 24, 2016
by Jonathan Sgalambro
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Creative | Tags: playlist, psalms, worship, music
The Psalms have been referred to as the hymnbook of God’s people. They are a collection of songs written from the hearts of those who have walked with God through trials, joy, suffering, victory and pain....
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June 10, 2016
by Jonathan Sgalambro
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Theological Reflection | Tags: sin, creation, new creation
Once we were sinners, but just as Jesus was raised from the dead, we too have been resurrected, and now the person that marches through the world day by day is a new creation...
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June 8, 2016
by Jonathan Sgalambro
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Category:
Theological Reflection
Sin rises out of context so we should consider viewing others as sinned against, not just sinners....
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March 25, 2016
by Jonathan Sgalambro
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Category:
Lent
It is Good Friday, and there have been a number of people whom you have prayed and fasted for over the past 6 weeks. Reach out to those individuals. ...
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March 23, 2016
by Jonathan Sgalambro
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Category:
Lent
We have discussed the Gospel, and the atoning work of Jesus Christ on the cross. We understand that Jesus’ death served as a substitutionary work on our behalf....
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March 21, 2016
by Jonathan Sgalambro
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Category:
Lent
He was betrayed, unjustly tried, beaten, mocked and crucified. He died a criminal’s death on the cross, and he was taken down and buried in a tomb. It seemed as though all hope had been lost....
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March 18, 2016
by Jonathan Sgalambro
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Category:
Lent
As a result of Christ’s death on the cross, the curtain no longer serves as a barrier between us and the world around us, and it no longer separates humanity from God....
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March 16, 2016
by Jonathan Sgalambro
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Category:
Lent
Jesus, by his death and resurrection, removed this barrier between humanity and God, ...
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March 14, 2016
by Jonathan Sgalambro
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Category:
Lent
After being falsely tried, mocked, beaten and nailed to a cross, Jesus died. He died a criminal’s death, yet he wasn’t a criminal....
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March 11, 2016
by Jonathan Sgalambro
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Category:
Lent
“When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he told his mother, ‘Woman, behold, your son!’ Then he said to the disciple, ‘Behold, your mother!...
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March 9, 2016
by Jonathan Sgalambro
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Category:
Lent
Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews, as he hung naked, beaten and bloody on that cross, identified himself with with all who have ever been mocked, shamed, humiliated, oppressed, marginalized, taken advantage of....
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March 7, 2016
by Jonathan Sgalambro
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Category:
Lent
Without even realizing it, Pilate was announcing to the world the reign of a new King. Jesus, the carpenter from Nazareth has become King of the Jews....
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March 4, 2016
by Jonathan Sgalambro
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Category:
Lent
As we close out this third week of Lent, we need to consider how we should live out these truths....
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March 2, 2016
by Jonathan Sgalambro
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Category:
Lent
After the soldiers mockingly hailed Jesus as king, they “spit on him and took the reed and struck him on the head....
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February 29, 2016
by Jonathan Sgalambro
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Category:
Lent
There is an unusual event that transpires over the course of Jesus’ trial and crucifixion....
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February 26, 2016
by Jonathan Sgalambro
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Category:
Lent
This week is simple. Who is that person in your life that you are dangling forgiveness and mercy in front of?...
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February 24, 2016
by Jonathan Sgalambro
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Category:
Lent
Jesus’ trial before Pilate shows us something about Jesus that is immensely important for us as his followers....
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February 22, 2016
by Jonathan Sgalambro
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Category:
Lent
The idea of a trial and courtroom conjures up images of justice and fairness. ...
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February 19, 2016
by Jonathan Sgalambro
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Category:
Lent
We have spent the week considering the theme of betrayal as it is laid out through Judas’ betrayal of Jesus and Pharaoh’s betrayal of Israel....
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February 17, 2016
by Jonathan Sgalambro
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Category:
Lent
Jesus’ betrayal enters into the Gospel narrative during a meal....
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February 15, 2016
by Jonathan Sgalambro
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Category:
Lent
Jesus was betrayed by one of his closest friends....
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February 11, 2016
by Jonathan Sgalambro
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Category:
Lent | Tags: Lent, introduction
Christians throughout church history have found ways to identify themselves with the sufferings of the Christ. Roman Catholics meditate upon the Stations of the Cross, while other Christian traditions practice self-denial, whether that is through a rhythm of fasting or by giving up a specific item during the Lenten season. ...
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