for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me…-Jesus (Matthew 25:35) Friends, Recovery is a long, hard road. Whether it is grief, addiction, or rebuilding after a tragedy, this long road is far better if we...
Christ redeemed us from that self-defeating, cursed life by absorbing it completely into himself. Do you remember the Scripture that says, “Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree”? That is what happened when Jesus was nailed to the cross: He became a curse, and at the same time...
Dear Friends, As I walked over the sky bridge on Wednesday, I ran into a handful of folks who were also on their way to dinner. They didn’t know each other but immediately started swapping stories about how they came to call University home. By the time we got to the north side, strangers...
Dear Friends, I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting this week. This Sunday marks the one year anniversary of my ministry here at University. I’m so thankful for all that God has done in and through our ministry together these last 365 days! Some of it has been hard, lots of it has...
Love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor. Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints; extend hospitality to strangers. Romans...
Five things you can do through UMCOR to help disaster relief. Please pray for those whose lives have been impacted by Harvey. Please also pray for Early Response Teams, disaster coordinators, and the many volunteers who are working tirelessly to provide relief. Make relief kits...
Friends, Thursday I drove to Houston and back. On I-10 and all around Houston, there were signs instructing drivers to fill up their gas tanks because there was a storm brewing in the gulf. We need full tanks to get through the storms that are forming in the gulf, in our world and in our...
Friends, I know the weather doesn’t suggest it, but fall is just around the corner. I am so excited to share the plans we have for Wednesday nights at University. I believe this is a great opportunity for us to grow as a unified community and as followers of Christ. Eating...
Dear Friends, I have to say this has been one amazing summer. And although the heat doesn’t appear to be going anywhere anytime soon, I can definitely feel that this season is coming to a close. Maybe it’s all the classroom supplies that are starting to fill the aisles of...
But Jesus immediately said to them:“Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.”-Matthew 14:27 Friends, There are few instructions or commands found in scripture that occur anywhere near the frequency of “Do not be...
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