(Matthew 14:14-22, Mark 6:30-45, Luke 9:10-17, John 6:1-17) “I didn’t even know I had a story!” And he didn’t. Until he began preparing for tonight . . . We’ve both been invited to give our testimonies. He’s a young dad, and that’s really all I know about him, but I’m interested. He’s first up to…

(Luke 1) Luke’s gospel begins: Dear friend who loves God . . . (v.1 TLB) His greeting captures my heart. As though the words I’m about to read are written to me alone. Personally.  Dear Cindy. Try inserting your name. Say it aloud. Feels personal, right? Most Christmas seasons I hurry through Luke’s gospel to…

(Luke 9:37-45, Luke 18:31-34, Proverbs 9:10) They hoped she’d have more time. That the journey through her difficult diagnosis would be easier. Less direct. So much of the scene at her bedside feels familiar. A little too familiar. I’m not sure how I ended up here with relatively new friends at such a private moment,…