The Lonely Father

Imagine, for a moment, what it feels like to be that father—the one left standing alone at the edge of the property, watching both of your children slip away in different directions and breaking your heart at the same time. One runs far off, to chase their own pleasure and freedom and popularity, leaving you […]

The Prodigal Son Pt 1

We live in a world obsessed with image. We scroll past filtered smiles, curated vacations, and success stories that scream, “I’m doing fine!” But deep down, many of us feel alone—from others, from ourselves, and yes, from God. That’s where Jesus meets us. In Luke 15, He tells a story we think we know—a rebellious […]

Lazarus and the Rich Man Pt 1

Illustration of Lazarus and the Rich Man with a biblical quote from Luke 16:19-31.

You make your choices, then your choices make you. “There are only two kinds of people in the end: those who say to God, ‘Thy will be done,’ and those to whom God says, in the end, ‘Thy will be done.’ All that are in Hell, choose it. Without that self-choice there could be no […]

Lazarus and the Rich Man Pt 2

Illustration of Lazarus and the Rich Man with a biblical quote from Luke 16:19-31.

The story of Lazarus and the Rich Man gives us a glimpse of the blindness, arrogance and deterioration of the human soul in the afterlife. Jesus gives us a glimpse of the impact our choices have today on the future we create tomorrow. This is certainly a must see for all those that believe in […]

The Tire-Kickers

Autumn scene at United Methodist Temple with colorful fall foliage and trees.

Stewardship is what you do with what you have once you say “I DO” to Jesus.

The Art of Generosity

Growing plants in jars with coins symbolizing generosity and growth.

Are you a Leaf person or glory person? Do you see thebig picture or small picture? Can you see the forest for the trees? Do you see history and your incredibly important part in the story God is telling? Is you life and Adventure, are you made for more, or do you see longer hours, rising […]

Open Handed Living in a Tight-Fisted World

United Methodist Temple logo with sunrise over mountains background.

Do you wish you could be more generous? Live more open handed when it comes to helping people in need? What would it look like if we put God first in all aspects of life including our finances and let Him help us live the generous lifestyle we wish we could?

Lessons from Gideon

Person with raised arms under a star-filled night sky.

So Israel is in crisis, hiding in the hills hoping the economy doesn’t collapse, food prices don’t skyrocket, and the political barbarians (no I’m not talking about Republicans or Democrats) knowns as the Midianites don’t destroy the entire country. Gideon calls out to God to do something! “Aren’t we suppose to be the chosen people […]