Mtr. Sarah reminds us that there is nothing we can do to earn salvation; it is done by God's grace.
Fr. Wiley discusses the ten commandments and how they are meant to set us free to live a life for God's purposes.
Mtr. Sarah asks if we can stay committed to the mission of Jesus knowing the cost?
Fr. Wiley comments that rather than point us TO the grave, Ash Wed seeks to point us THROUGH the grave, to the hope of our resurrection.
Mtr. Sarah describes how Jesus' healing touch leads us to a new life of service and worship.
Fr. Wiley advises us to listen for the voice of the prophets who always speak in harmony with the Holy Spirit.
Mtr. Sarah reminds us that when we start from a theology of abundance we look at things differently and think of what might be.
Fr. Wiley reminds us that we don't need to give a long explanation about how Jesus is the Messiah; we just need to share our experience and invite them to come and see.
Fr. Wiley reminds us that baptism is just the beginning of our life in Christ.
Fr. Wiley encourages us to treat those we know like family and share with them the light, love and peace of God.
Fr. Wiley reminds us that creation already sings the song of Christmas and it's time we sang along.
Mtr. Sarah comments on the miraculous story of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
Fr. Wiley reminds us that while we wait for Messiah's ultimate return, we can help point the way to the Kingdom of God.
Fr. Wiley talks about how we can lean into the season of Advent with eager anticipation.
Mtr. Sarah reminds us that the good news of waiting is that we were never meant to wait alone; we have our faith community and the Holy Spirit with us.
Fr. Wiley comments that the race we run doesn't focus on finishing first but on how many we can bring with us.
Mtr. Sarah suggests that faithfulness during a time of waiting is using all the resources we have to the glory of God.
Mtr. Sarah discusses the gift of a time of waiting - a time when we might bring others with us.
Fr. Wiley reminds us that as children of God, we should remember that we are bearers of the Light and bringers of the Kingdom.
Fr. Wiley reminds us that God's work is greater than our current suffering and that our future depends on Him, not ourselves.
Mtr. Sarah invites us to consider how we express our loyalty to the heavenly kingdom.
Fr. John encourages us to "choose to be chosen"
Fr. Wiley reminds us that God has given us a gift in helping us know how to live.
Mtr. Sarah challenges us to live into the truth that God is with us both in times of blessing and suffering.
Fr. Wiley asks: when we're doing God's will, are we willing to trust in God's provision?