Jesus had plenty moments of tiredness during his ministry. And he also made a specific invitation to those who were tired.

Aquilla and Priscilla in the New Testament worked as tentmakers with the Apostle Paul…

We “put on” for others to be accepted but let down around our Safe friends by Kelley Barton

True friendship requires so much humility.

We just cannot quite see clearly enought to know where we’re going. So that means that we have to wait.

Art should be an important part of my spiritual life by Kelley Barton

Beautiful, messy, conflict-ridden friendships by Kelley Barton

Both deep vulnerability and simply reaching out demonstrate both courage and initiative. 

There are so many other areas in your life where you may be tempted to go it alone, but could really benefit from including a friend or two. Kelley Barton

These are hard days. It’s a hard season. We’re seeing around City Church more discouragement and anger and frustration than we have in a long time, just because of the way our country is going. We want to pay attention to that reality without exacerbating it.

We might want try and take a breath when we are in a conflict with someone - Kelley Barton

Today you’re invited to receive the words of this poem as a blessing for wherever you are in the journey of forgiveness.

I (Bill) shared in yesterday’s message about experiencing forgiveness from my brother after being unable to truly accept and love him for years.

What we hear at CCLB on Sundays seems to free us up to express our wounds, share deeply and honestly with. - Kelley Barton

Below is the song we closed the service with on Sunday. Listen in and ask the Spirit to guide your thoughts as it flows over you.