Casting Your Cares
- July 01, 2024
- by
- Chris Lawson
There is a lot of noise in the air these days. Economic. Political. Social. Cultural.
Noise.
Noise creates confusion.
Noise breeds anxiety.
Anxiety often takes over our minds,...
We Long to Be Seen
- June 10, 2024
- by
- Chris Lawson
Jesus sees you. He really sees you. He sees everything about you. Jesus sees you and loves you. And, because he sees you and...
One Last Passover: Jesus Prepares the Table
- March 20, 2023
- by
- Chris Lawson
Jesus was a Jew. He had grown up celebrating the Passover and reciting the story of the Exodus. Now, one final time, he celebrates...
Things St. Nicholas ACTUALLY Said…
- December 20, 2022
- by
- Chris Lawson
No, “Ho, Ho, Ho,” isn’t his quote. Neither was the idea of checking a list twice, flying reindeer led by a bright nose, or...
A Theology for Easter Monday
- May 11, 2021
- by
- Chris Lawson
The floor was littered with the remains of an aggressive session of gift opening on Christmas morning. At our house, Christmas morning was filled...
How to Confuse the Devil
- March 17, 2021
- by
- Chris Lawson
There are two great lies we are told as children.
“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.”
“I’m rubber and...
When You Expect Evil to Win
- March 09, 2021
- by
- Chris Lawson
There are seasons where everything feels hard.
They come and go.
In the best seasons, you think this joy will never end.
In the worst seasons, you...
A Glimpse of a Coming Day
- March 04, 2021
- by
- Chris Lawson
Many times during this last year I’ve joked about a new measuring stick for the quality of a new day.
Is the stock market average...
NEW PODCAST: The Power to Bless with Alan Wright
- February 25, 2021
- by
- Chris Lawson
Pastor Alan and Chris continue their discussion on Alan’s new book, The Power to Bless, and reflect on Alan’s childhood and what he learned...
The Importance of Being Mentored
- February 09, 2021
- by
- Chris Lawson
In my life I have had many people who have taken special interest in me and, in turn, have shaped the leader and person...