Posts in 2022
Obadiah | Pride and Brothers

Speaker: Vince Medrano

The word of judgment against Edom highlights the brotherhood of their ancestor Esau and his relationship with Jacob. Where they should have been for each other, the have plundered one another.

Obadiah | Pride and Brothers
Vince Medrano
Sabbath and the Mustard Seed

Speaker: Vince Medrano

On the Sabbath, Jesus heals a woman oppressed by an ailment for 18 years. He initiated the interaction and brings the woman rest and restoration. In this moment we see our own invitation from Jesus into Sabbath rest.

Sabath and the Mustard Seed
Vince Medrano
5 Prayers of Advent | Benedictus

Speaker: Brittany Girard

Zechariah's celebratory and hope-filled prayer in Luke 1 was birthed out of a period of silence, transformation, and faith-building wonder as he saw the Lord create a new pathway in his wilderness of loss and doubt. This story, too, invites us to wonder and come to the Lord in times of silence to see how he is at work in the midst of our doubt.

5 Advent Prayers | Benedictus
Brittany Girard
5 Advent Prayers | Magnificat

Speaker: Vince Medrano

Luke teaches us theology through the stories he weaves together. Baby John leaping, Elizabeth prophesying and Mary's prayer all show us how when the Holy Spirit falls upon a person much is made of Jesus, and the greatness of God is seen and better understood.

5 Advent Prayers | Magnificat
Vince Medrano
The Walk | I Will Show You

Speaker: Vince Medrano

God returns Abraham back to when he first called him in this new call that will call for great trust. As Abraham listens to God's voice he sees the place God had promised him decades before.

The Walk | I Will Show You
Vince Medrano
The Walk | Haven't We Been Here Before?!

Speaker: Vince Medrano

The collection of stories in Genesis 20 and 21 feels like a repeat of previous situations Abraham had walked through. God, in his faithfulness and grace, meets us in our life-long struggles. He does a work of transformation and ultimately moves us from conflict with a nation to a blessing.

The Walk | Haven't We Been Here Before?
Vince Medrano
The Walk | A Righteous Intercessor

Speaker: Lorissa Medrano

We have all made assumptions about God, and in Genesis 18 we see that Abraham is no different. He assumes God doesn't share his concern for justice while simultaneously underestimating God's mercy.

The Walk | A Righteous Intercessor
Lorissa Medrano
The Walk | A Good Laugh

Speaker: Vince Medrano

Chapters 17 & 18 of Genesis are filled with laughter. Laughs mingled with disbelief, wonder, and isolation but also the promise of laughter provided by God to an elderly couple who have endured a life of waiting.

The Walk | A Good Laugh
Vince Medrano
The Walk | One Who Faithfully Walks

Speaker: Vince Girard

Amidst a wild story of giants, warring kings, sibling rivalry, and increasing darkness in the world there is someone faithfully walking with the Lord. And through him, God will bring about blessing to the nations.

The Walk | One Who Faithfully Walks
Vince Medrano
Why Wait?

Speaker: Jeremiah Girard

We have the ultimate promise of Heaven to come. But why wait? Jesus is inviting us to be participants, coheirs and citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven on Earth... now!

Why Wait?
Jeremiah Girard