Keep watch: that’s the advice of Jesus for his followers as they anticipate his return, and deal with the uncertainty of today and tomorrow. Listen to Pastor David as we explore Matthew 24:29-51 together, with an eye toward the theme of worship – experiencing the presence of God.
Posted by Mt. Haley Church of God on Monday, March 20, 2023
Lent 2023: Friday, March 17
In Matthew 23:1-12, Jesus calls his followers to a life of humility, willingly setting aside the very human desire for fame, acclaim, power, and influence. This is something that all of us wrestle with in one way or another, right? Watch this video in which Pastor David explores these thoughts, under the theme of fasting – letting go of things during this season of Lent.
Posted by Mt. Haley Church of God on Friday, March 17, 2023
Lent 2023: Thursday, March 16
Repentance, or changing direction, is one of the key activities of the spiritual rebirth that Jesus offers those who encounter him. In Matthew 22:15-33, Jesus interacts with two groups of religious leaders and offers astounding wisdom. Will we accept the wisdom of Jesus in our own lives? Join Pastor David for today’s discussion of repentance.
Posted by Mt. Haley Church of God on Thursday, March 16, 2023
Lent 2023: Wednesday, March 15
Lent 2023: Wednesday, March 15
Spiritual formation is not just about our internal spiritual lives, but also about how we reach out to others with the love of God. Pastor David reads Matthew 21:23-32 and reflects on how Jesus did this, and invited others to do the same.
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Posted by Mt. Haley Church of God on Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Lent 2023: Tuesday, March 14
Happy Pi Day! Today we explore the theme of worship, and the importance of seeking God’s presence. Pastor David reads Matthew 21:12-17 and reflects on how we approach our encounters with God.
Posted by Mt. Haley Church of God on Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Lent 2023: Monday, March 13
Palms up, palms down: a spiritual practice to work on letting go of the things we want to hold onto. Jesus calls his followers to become servants, not authority figures, in Matthew 20:20-28. Join Pastor David for this discussion of fasting – letting go of things during this season of Lent.
Posted by Mt. Haley Church of God on Monday, March 13, 2023
Lent 2023: Friday, March 10
Repentance is about changing direction in our lives: not just with God, but in our relationships with others. In today’s video, Pastor David reads Matthew 18:21-35 and reflects on the parable of the unforgiving servant.
Posted by Mt. Haley Church of God on Friday, March 10, 2023
Lent 2023: Thursday, March 9
The temple tax and children: two topics Jesus addresses in Matthew 17:24-18:6. How do these topics help us think about giving and caring for people around us right now? Let’s think about this together.
Posted by Mt. Haley Church of God on Thursday, March 9, 2023
Lent 2023: Wednesday, March 8
The story *after* the transfiguration of Jesus is the story of Jesus healing a boy who suffered from seizures (Matthew 17:14-20). Both stories are examples of how we can experience the presence of God, and in so doing practice worship of God.
Posted by Mt. Haley Church of God on Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Lent 2023: Tuesday, March 7
Jesus and Peter have a variety of interactions in Matthew 16:13-28, where Jesus calls his followers to deny themselves and take up their crosses and follow him. Pastor David discusses this passage in the context of fasting: letting go of human concerns.
Posted by Mt. Haley Church of God on Tuesday, March 7, 2023