Jesus comes right out and states his priorities. They align completely with his mother’s priorities, which she no doubt taught him, perhaps in song, as he grew up

The notion healing vs. curing – it is not us versus them, which perpetuates othering but rather, it is us with each other, which inherently encourages relation. - Denia Bradshaw

It strikes to the core to think of someone who is so low in their self-esteem or circumstances in life that they would consider their existence to be like that of a dead or stray dog. - Kelley Barton

One of the things Arie Kim-El Arabi talked about in the sermon yesterday was the difference between healing and curing.

Reconsider of how to view empty places. - Denia Bradshaw

City Church had helped me make new friendships, to fill the gap for those who have moved away. - Kelley Barton

Wow, Shannon Fernando’s message yesterday really landed.

 Is there a guidepost that resonates with you? Where might you let go? What might God be nudging you to cultivate for wholehearted living?  - Denia Bradshaw

As I understand it, being a witness is also about showing up in the world as a force for good. - Billy Minshall

Billy Minshall did a remarkable job with the sermon yesterday, talking about what it means to be a ‘quiet disciple’ like Thaddeus.

Where do you sense a need to distance yourself from the ways of the world? - Denia Bradshaw

Paul reminds the church in Corinth that none of us can do anything without each other. - Billy Minshall

Listen to the spoken word from Barak Bomani

Perfectionism is boring. It's inauthentic. It does not allow for the messiness of humanity. - Billy Minshall

When Peter is trying to summarize the gospel to a Greek household, he did it in one sentence.

Why are we not learning from history - Denia Bradshaw

People quote the Bible out of context all the time in order to shut down hard conversations - Billy Minshall

Rizpah had her children taken from her and murdered by the king. She had no recourse.

How have expectations worked in your life?