October 6, 2024
Majesty, Glory, and Love
As we come to the table of the Lord to observe the Lord’s Supper, let us remember with thanksgiving and praise the One who made it possible for us to know the love of our Heavenly Father.
Series: Communion Meditations
September 29, 2024
All of It
As we partake of Communion together, think about those words “all of it.” Give thanks that you are part of the “all” for whom Jesus died and that “all” of your sins have been forgiven through his sacrifice.
September 22, 2024
An Alternative to Selfies
Jesus still calls his followers to “deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me” (Matthew 16:24). Our selfie with him means being, as Paul put it, “crucified with Christ” (Galatians 2:20).
September 15, 2024
If Blood Could Talk
Jesus’ blood speaks a “better” word than Abel’s, for Abel’s blood cried out to God for retribution. Jesus’ blood speaks of redemption, of grace and mercy; it announces the good news of God’s forgiveness.
September 8, 2024
Dismay to Renewal
Our flesh recoils at the thought of Jesus’ crucifixion because of the horrible details. Yet it is only when we embrace that death that we discover God’s pathway from dismay to renewal.
September 1, 2024
Jesus’ Reprise
Just as God expected generations of Jews to sing his new song, Jesus expected his church to relive his suffering and death through Communion.
August 25, 2024
ALONE AND REJECTED
As we take Communion, let us remember Jesus, who gave everything so we would never be alone or rejected like he was, not even in our darkest nights or our final breaths.
August 19, 2024
THE THINGS THAT BRING PEACE
As we eat and drink these symbols of peace, let us continue to celebrate the King who brought us the peace of God through his cross.
August 12, 2024
A TIME TO SAY AMEN
The only time many of us may use the word Amen is at the conclusion of a prayer. But think of the word as an appropriate response after partaking of Communion.
August 5, 2024
COUNTING THE COST
Add up all it could cost you to surrender your life to Christ and compare it to the tremendous price he paid on that tree and the riches of grace and eternal life he offers.
July 29, 2024
POURED OUT
Whenever we take Communion, we have before us symbols of a sacrifice.
July 22, 2024
KEEPING WATCH WITH JESUS
By Sandy Mayle You may have watched a parade, a horse race, or a team of draft horses, and noticed that some of the horses wore little cups around the outside of their eyes. These are called blinders, and they limit what the horses see so that they’ll stay focused on what’s in front of them. Blinders block the horses’ peripheral vision so they aren’t spooked by waving flags, crowds of people, or other horses who meet them. Instead, they focus on what their driver or rider is asking them to do. Without blinders, some horses can become anxious or
July 15, 2024
THE LORD WILL PROVIDE
God provided a substitute in his Son Jesus so that people would not have to die in their sins.
July 10, 2024
OUR UNIVERSAL DONOR
Let’s all join together and praise God that our sins are gone forever . . . through the blood of Jesus.
July 1, 2024
Not a Distant Memory
Communion is not a distant memory, but it calls our attention to a weekly reminder of how God came near.
June 24, 2024
This Is Where It Happens
The very core of Christianity is the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. . . .
June 17, 2024
The Sinner
No matter how badly we’ve sinned, in truth, we all deserve the title: “The Sinner.” . . .
June 10, 2024
Faultless
Pilate spoke more truth about Jesus than he knew. . . .
June 3, 2024
We Have Seen Jesus
Jesus stands with us at this table. . . .
May 27, 2024
Faith Time
At Communion, our experience with Jesus is not a matter of “face time” but rather “faith time.” . . .
