Our story today is about listening. John the Baptist shows up early in the Christmas story. So early that no one sees him. His mother was 6 months pregnant with him. But although he couldn’t be seen as more than a baby bump, he made himself evident when a relative of his mother showed up […]

God. I am supposed to have answers and clarity and direction. I am supposed to offer structure and encouragement and order. I am supposed to. And I cannot. Or better, at the moment, in this moment, I have few words, little clarity. I have, we all have, been through weeks that are overwhelming. We have […]

They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. Acts 2:45 We all have stuff that we treasure. Things we’ve been given, things we’ve earned, things we’ve gathered. For some of us, our treasures are books. For some of us, blank journals or kitchen tools or amazing ideas. Sometimes we have grandma’s […]

In this post from four years ago, Rich Dixon talks about believing. +++ Advent – waiting for Jesus. Do I really believe what I believe? It’s among my favorite questions, and a big reason the FREEDOM TOUR has partnered with Project Rescue since our first ride in 2013. In 1999, David and Beth Grant were […]

The disciples, when Jesus died, were heartbroken. The disciples, when Jesus appeared again, were overwhelmed with delight. The disciples, when Jesus disappeared and the Holy Spirit came, were determined in their work and invigorated in their expectation of seeing him again. For them, the thought of a future in the full presence of God kept […]