Do You Love Me?

Do You Love Me?

Four simple words repeated three times that have such restorative power.  Words that brought Peter and us deeper with each moment of inquiry.  Words of wonder, reality, and glorious invitation.   We know the story, Jesus asks this question three...
Getting in step

Getting in step

In the Vineyard, our confession is that the Kingdom has broken through upon the earth in Jesus and has begun establishing ‘territory’ in the hearts of believers in Jesus. We also believe that there’s a fuller ‘dimension’ of Kingdom presence yet to come. We express it...
Dispelling the darkness

Dispelling the darkness

Then God said: “Lights, come out! Shine in the vast expanse of heavens’ sky dividing day from night  to mark the seasons, days, and years. Lights, warm the earth with your light. It happened just as God said. God fashioned the two great lights – the brighter to...
By Kingdom Standards

By Kingdom Standards

As Jesus prepared to go public with his ministry, he needed followers to train. Against all approved leadership protocol, he chose for himself twelve anti-heroes, individuals conspicuously lacking in heroic qualities. What did he discern upon meeting these men? Was it...
Beyond All Measuring

Beyond All Measuring

One step at a time. That’s a familiar motto. It applies to so many things beyond just encouraging a baby to walk (although each one of those early, wobbly steps is momentous and to be celebrated). Professional and Olympic athletes make crazy sacrifices to achieve...