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These are reflections on faith and life from a pastor who wants to explore how we can bring more hope and love to the world. How do we put our best foot forward each day? Let’s take a look at The Essentials.
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- What is Love? · 15 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 3Jesus final command for his followers is to love each other in the same way that he has loved them. At our best, the Moravian Church embodies this command as we say, "In all…
- Solomon's Porch · 14 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 2Jesus provides a new path during a discussion at Solomon's Porch. Those listening would rather grab stones to get rid of him than do something new. Does that sound familiar?
- Comfort the Afflicted · 15 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 1Pastors often see themselves being called to "comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable." Could we provide better comfort if we reimagined who is truly afflicted?
- All Saint's Day · 15 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 63We hear a lot about a few saints (Hus, Comenius, and Zinzendorf) within the history of the Moravian Church. Who else from our past can inspire us today?
- The Other Church · 14 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 62The Moravian Church can feel like it is on the "outside" when it comes to the churches with influence in the United States today. I'd say we are right where we need to be.
- Reflections · 16 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 61What do you see when you look into a mirror? Chances are its not what other people see when they look at you. While it is easy to see our flaws, we'd be wise to see ourselves the…
- Not Turning Back · 14 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 60Jesus has a teaching for his followers that is so difficult to comprehend that some turn away and desert him. When faith brings us unanswered questions, are we going to turn away…
- Moravian Music Sunday · 13 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 59As we reflect on some memorable Moravian music that has been around for hundreds of years, we celebrate those who are creating new Moravian music today.
- Shake it Off · 14 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 58Jesus offers some great advice for when we face rejection: shake it off and move on.
- Family We Choose · 16 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 57Jesus expands how we understand our family and who we are meant to care for. How can churches be the accepting family that people are looking for?
- Following the Rules · 18 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 56As Jesus gets criticized for breaking the Sabbath, we are allowed to consider if rules occasionally hold us back from going something good.
- Good Shepherd · 17 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 55As the Good Shepherd, Jesus cares for us. He also says that he has others that he needs to welcome into his fold. Should the church focus on receiving his care for ourselves or…
- Learning from Our Scars · 16 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 54Jesus appears to his disciples after the resurrection and proves his identity by showing them his wounds. He make use of the pain in his past. How do we let the scars of our past…
- Being the Good News · 16 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 53Mark's gospel originally ended with the promise that Jesus had risen, but it lacked the various ways he appeared to his followers. Mark's audience was frustrated by the lack of…
- Palm Sunday · 16 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 52Jesus' impressive and memorable entrance into Jerusalem was made possible by two disciples doing the humble work of finding a colt for him to ride. Our ministry depending on the…
- Moravian 101: Today's Moravian Church · 40 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 51We discuss the current structure and scope of the worldwide Moravian Church.
- Letting Go · 16 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 50Jesus shares with his followers that a grain of wheat only grows once it falls to the ground and dies. Is there something we need to be willing to let go of in order for new life…
- Moravian 101: Comenius and Zinzendorf · 36 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 49John Amos Comenius shaped the way the world approaches education, and Count Zinzendorf sparked a mission movement that inspired generations. Our session for this week takes a…
- Unapologetic Jesus · 17 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 48Jesus storms into the temple, flips over tables, and has zero hesitation about making God's kingdom known on earth. The church would do well to boldly follow his example today.
- The Essentials of the Unity · 30 min · Sezonul 1 Episodul 47Luke of Prague became a key leader for the Unity as the 16th century began. His work helps frame our theology still today. We can hear his teachings as we recite the unofficial…
