On Love & Forgiveness
A guest blog by Central member, Shawn Blythe, reflecting on today's Bible reading. I struggle with forgiveness. Not being forgiven, I like that part. It’s the forgiving others part that causes me trouble. Perhaps more specifically, I particularly struggle in forgiving others who don’t seem to recognize the harm they have done. We have all experienced situations like this where somebody causes significant pain or hurt – but either doesn’t see it or perhaps justifies it as an appropriate reaction for
The Gospel of the Thunderbolts*
A (spoiler free!) blog by Next Gen Pastor, Rebecca DeLucia On Sunday, I (Rebecca) was reminded of the powerful role that film and television can play in our conversations around important issues and the way our faith ought to impact them. Thanks to the dreariness on Sunday afternoon, we were faced with an empty day ahead of us - a rare occurrence in our household. We decided to uphold the classic rainy-day activity and go see the new Thunderbolts* movie. Without giving
Make Yourself Available
This past Sunday, we kicked off our spring series in our Central Steps year-long series of series. We’ve taken a “Step Up” in the fall and a “Step In” in the winter – and now we’re taking a “Step Down” as we learn to become like Christ.That’s what our spring season of Step Groups is going to be focusing on: becoming like Christ. Becoming like Christ is a life-long journey. It's a key part of the process called "discipleship". There are a million books about and philosophies
A Post-Easter World
Isn’t it the most beautiful day today? After our men’s bible study, we walked to and from the bagel shop, and I just couldn’t get over it. Get outside today, if you’re able! Today’s beauty reminded me that, more than the weather,we live in the beauty of a post-Easter world. We live in a world where resurrection – life, with and from God – is our future. We live in a world where, in Christ, it can be our present too. That was the
Revealing Easter
This is a big week for Christians across the globe, as it is Holy Week: the week remembering and celebrating Jesus’ death and resurrection. I hope you’re able to come to our Good Friday service on Friday night, 7PM. It should be special. I also hope to see you on Sunday for Easter – both at sunrise at the harbor (6:00AM!) and for our own Easter service at 9:30AM. Details below.It’s also a big week, because this week is the