First Baptist Church, Jefferson City, Mo

God holds us accountable for the stewardship of all creation. Scripture: Genesis 1:1-26; 2:15; Jeremiah 2:7See additional scripture passages about caring for God’s creation.

God’s love requires that we let go of our way of seeing and ask for Jesus’ eyes. Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

God’s love requires that we let go of our egos and put others’ needs first. Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

A Conversation on Race. Scripture: Acts 10:34-35

Jesus is everything God has to say to us. Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4

Christ is calling us to become a laboratory of love. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Love will still be present when history ends and all else disappears. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8b-13

With Christ’s power, love nouns become love verbs. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8a

Without love, our very best efforts evaporate. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Grace for our struggles with self-worth, boundaries and hyper-critical spirits. Scripture: Galatians 4:12-20; 6:11-15

Belonging to Christ is our highest, noblest identity. Scripture: Galatians 3:23-29

How foolish, to try to score points and earn God’s love. Scripture: Galatians 2:19-3:6

Spiritual pride may be the deadliest of all sins. Scripture: Galatians 1:6-24

The world offers empty spiritual calories; Jesus offers nourishment. Scripture: John 6:24-35

Paul models for us a deeper and more powerful way to pray for people we love. Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

In the Cross of Christ, God fashions a family stronger than human divisions. Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Obedience to God inevitably leads to a struggle for allegiance and a clash of values. Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

God has endowed us with a terrifying freedom of choice, to reject Jesus’ presence and work if we so choose.

After a night of fear and terror, morning brings a sweetness and joy. Scripture: Psalm 30:1-5

Doing Christ’s work is not easy, and serving brings suffering. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-13