Common. It’s been around a long time. But some of us aren’t exactly sure what it is, how it functions, why it’s important, or who came up with it and when. Welcome to the PZP series that will introduce you to the Christian liturgical calendar and Revised Common Lectionary. Step by step, host Karin Peter guides us through all the times and seasons important to the Christian faith and how they take us on an adventure tour through scripture. Special introduction to Sacred Space, lectionary based small group ministry, included here.
What happens when we’re hungry for something, and it’s not what Jesus is serving? Many, if not all, have been in that place where we’re so hungry that, until we are fed physically, we can’t think about anything else…at least that’s what it feels like. In this week’s episode of Coffee to Go, Jesus is…
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Which came first, the chicken or the egg … abundance or blessing. You may have what you believe is THE correct answer, but apparently, there are sound arguments for both. In this episode of Coffee to Go, hosts Karin Peter and Blake Smith, join Jesus and the disciples on a mountainside and in a boat,…
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“Come unto me all who are weary and I will give you rest. Oh wait, there are crowds of people gathering who need our help first!” Have you ever felt like just when you were about to get a chance to enjoy some much-needed rest, something “more pressing” came up? Well, you’re not alone! In…
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The desire to gain power and to keep it can make people do crazy, if not awful, things… even when they don’t really want to do them. Such is the case in today’s passage from the Gospel of Mark. Join hosts, Karin Peter and Blake Smith for a look into the story of Herod and…
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Who does he think he is? Jesus, that’s who! This week we find Jesus teaching in the synagogue, and the people are astounded. How could this “son of a carpenter” know all of these things? Well, besides the fact that he’s the Son of God, he’s taken the time to be with people where they…
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Join hosts Karin Peter and Blake Smith as they dive into a captivating exploration of faith, healing, and the transformative power of Jesus’ presence in this episode of “Coffee to Go.” Delving into the Gospel of Mark, they unpack two miraculous stories that not only showcase the incredible faith of those who encountered Jesus but…
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This week on “Coffee to Go,” Blake Smith and Karin Peter explore the theme of faith in the face of life’s storms, drawing from the Gospel of Mark where Jesus calms a raging sea. The hosts discuss the misconceptions surrounding faith and challenge the idea that it should be used to compare oneself to others…
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Holy Invasion… doesn’t that sound intriguing? Perhaps a bit scary or creepy rather. In this episode of Coffee to Go, we find Jesus speaking in parables. Hosts Karin Peter and Blake Smith consider the importance of approaching those parables as a heart project versus a head project. Like poetry, sometimes it’s good to just “experience”…
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Turn down the noise! (After you listen to this episode of Coffee to Go, of course). Sometimes the chaos that results from large gatherings can get a bit overwhelming… and Jesus did not get a “pass” when it came to crowds. Add to that the cacophony of questions, challenges of authority, and requests for healing,…
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Take a break. Put your feet up. Grab some coffee. Whatever it is you do to rest. Just don’t confuse that kind of rest with Sabbath. In this episode of Coffee to Go, we find Jesus and his disciples clashing with the religious leaders over the issue of Sabbath. Join co-hosts Karin Peter and Blake…
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