As children of a postmodern age, we feel dislocated and cut adrift. As Christians, we become surrogate children of Abraham and HIStory.
What work makes my heart beat, captivates me, and makes me not want to retire? What work partners me with kingdom of God purposes, and brings heaven to earth?
Too often we practice a Sabbath of selfishness. Or self-righteousness. But what of a Sabbath of justice? Or self-examination? This Sabbath, you and I have work to do.
Cultural messages ingrain thought patterns. But the Bible presents a counter-narrative to our culture. Christians were the original non-conformists.
Today’s service is a reflection in the midst of work. It is a prayer; it is an opus. Your work to God’s glory; Soli Deo Gloria.
God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change and courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.
What are we trying to prove? What do we want, so desperately? Who would we step on, along the way? Learn to do no more harms. Learn to Sabbath.
We need to reframe a Christian worldview for each of our industries: the world needs sanctified pens, minds, skills, gifts, and talents.
Today, pastor Wayne gives us 3 cutting-edge industry secrets on how to get ahead in your industry and beat out your competition!
Sabbath is a gift to all humanity, but it is also command unto God. We keep the Sabbath as act of worship, but also for our own benefit.
Jesus is the Anointed One, the Suffering Servant who gives us a new name and a new identity. In Him we find; in Him we are found!
In this 4th Suffering Servant Song, the Servant trades places with us, in all of our neuroses, harms, and issues – and takes it all upon himself. He is the atoning Servant.
Today we celebrate the unexpected blessings of God upon Woven for our 2nd birthday! As we continue the Servant Songs we encounter the unexpected Servant, & the unexpected Exodus.
The 3rd Servant Song is a picture of perfect submission, perfect trust – even in the midst of no light. Trust in God today; He will be the light shining in your darkness!
This 2nd Servant Song gives us a glimpse into the calling and scope of Jesus’ ministry. May Woven live into these passages, becoming an embodiment of the Servant’s ministry.
This first “Servant Song” of Isaiah depicts the quiet, unaggressive, unthreatening ministry of the Servant. He will not let you be crushed; nor your spirit be snuffed out.
As we begin a summer study on the “Servant Songs” of Isaiah, Isaiah 40 speaks to us a message of comfort: waiting, resting, and trusting.
Forgiveness is like a key we have misplaced and cannot find, and turns up in the possession of someone unexpected; We are not forgiving, as much as we are enabled to forgive.
Rest when you’re weary. Ask God to help you when you are overwhelmed. The work will get done, if you nourish your soul along the way. Serenity today!
What is fasting? How do we do it? And why do it at all? Pastor Wayne addresses these questions today on fasting.