Occasionally Ash Wednesday falls on Valentine’s Day. What an odd combination; a day to remember that we are needy, sinful humans with a day set aside to celebrate love. Perhaps it’s not odd, but instead a perfect reflection of what love looks like. God, who is love – draws near to us amid our messy, human and sinful lives to save and love us.
Love Starts Here: God is Love
February 14, 2024 • Rev. Wendy Jones • 1 John 4:7–12
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Love is Humble
March 24, 2024 • Rev. Wendy Jones • Matthew 21:1–11
Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week. On this day, we remember and celebrate Jesus' joyful entrance into Jerusalem when the crowds welcomed Him with their coats and palm branches. It felt and looked like love, but in a matter of hours everything would change and the only love that remained was Jesus’ willingness to endure the suffering that would follow the joyful parade.
Love is compassion: Miracles & More
March 17, 2024 • Rev. Wendy Jones • Matthew 15:29–38
Jesus’s power was revealed in and through miracles. But these miracles also reflected Jesus’ compassion for those who were suffering or in need. Love is more than a feeling – love always leads to action made to make a difference. Jesus models for us that love is compassion, and that compassion compels us to act, for the benefit of others.