We know the task before us is great, and we are certain our resources are not sufficient. Jesus says, What resources DO you have? Go for it! When we go and find what resources we have and we proceed, God will provide.

MarkJoyce EvendenAugust 31, 2020resources, trust, confidence, faithComment

It Takes a Village

Jesus did not work alone. No one of us can provide all that is needed to spread God’s Word. No one of us receives the Word the same way either. Some hear the Word more effectively from one person rather than another. Success depends on both transmitter and receiver. It takes a village.

MarkJoyce EvendenAugust 23, 2020Community, Diversity, Value, GiftsComment

Emanating Healing

The woman with the hemorrhage knew that she just needed to get close enough to Jesus to be healed. Have you ever known someone who is so calm and peaceful that to just get close enough will bring you healing? May we consistently choose good and that which brings life to others.

MarkJoyce EvendenAugust 16, 2020healing, outreach, ministering to othersComment

Law, Good, and Life

The Sabbath was put in place to keep us from killing ourselves working too hard. It is a time for focusing on God, for rest. “Sabbath was made for humankind, not humankind for the Sabbath. Is it lawful to do good or to do harm on the Sabbath, to save life or to kill?”

MarkJoyce EvendenAugust 9, 2020Sabbath, rules, workComment

Fishing with and for All

Jesus calls us to bring near the reign of God. Those most marginalized are most in need of The Great Physician. We have been slow to embrace those on the fringes of society. But Jesus calls us to love and serve the least among us.

MarkJoyce EvendenAugust 2, 2020service, marginalized, reaching outComment

Here, There & Everywhere

Jesus went to a deserted place to be alone and everyone was searching for him. He takes time to center himself, then gets up and does what he came to do. The pandemic may be a perfect time for Church of the Cross to regroup and rediscover what they are supposed to be doing to serve others.

MarkJoyce EvendenJuly 26, 2020reaching out, discomfort

Healing and Wholeness

It is a new day, finding our way forward in the midst of a global pandemic. Healing and wholeness can come through our friends, doctors, nurses. Sometimes healing and wholeness can come through a listening ear, without judgement. We cannot experience wholeness without our healing being extended to the most marginalized among us.

MarkJoyce EvendenJuly 19, 2020healing, wholeness, compassion, inclusionComment

Who and Whose Are We?

You are a child of God! Once we feel deeply the truth of that fact, our words and actions will be reflected in our relationships.

MarkJoyce EvendenJuly 12, 2020relationship, gifts, skills, Reign of God Comment