Touchpoints from 2026

Touchpoints from 2026

Raise The Shades

In Matthew 21:33–46, Jesus challenges our ideas about authority, ownership, and the responsibility that comes with being entrusted with God’s gifts.

Authorized Personnel Only

In Matthew 21:23–32, Jesus challenges the religious authorities who question where his authority comes from. He responds with the parable of two sons: one says no but eventually goes, while the other says yes but does not. Jesus exposes the difference between outward words and inward transformation, reminding us that what we ultimately do matters more than what we say.

Thou Shall Not Take Cuts

A reflection on Matthew 20:1–16, where Jesus challenges our ideas about fairness, entitlement, and God’s extravagant generosity.

The Fruit of Forgivness

Jesus challenges Peter’s understanding of forgiveness by revealing that mercy received is meant to become mercy given. The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant invites us into a life shaped by radical grace, where forgiveness is not a transaction but a way of living.

Bound No More

Jesus gives his followers a process for addressing conflict within the community: begin privately, involve others when necessary, and bring the matter before the wider community if reconciliation cannot be achieved. The passage connects this practice with the power of binding and loosing, prayer, and Jesus’ promise to be present wherever two or three gather in his name.
True life is found not through protecting ourselves but through giving ourselves away for the sake of Christ.

Edging God Out

Sometimes faith begins when we stop repeating what others have said and listen for what the Spirit is revealing to us.

Jesus Nearly Blows It

In the gospels Jesus changed his mind twice and both were caused by women. One was his mother. Let’s meet the other.

Go To The Other Side

The storm did not disappear before Peter stepped out of the boat. Faith began when he trusted that Jesus was greater than the waves beneath him. Matthew 14:22-33 reminds us that courage is found not in controlling the storm, but in recognizing the One who walks with us through it.

Not Enough Is Enough

Jesus blessing five loaves and two fish as a crowd gathers in the wilderness, symbolizing compassion, abundance, and God’s provision

Hidden Things

In Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52, Jesus reveals the surprising nature of God’s kingdom through parables of a mustard seed, yeast, hidden treasure, a pearl of great value, and a net. The kingdom may begin small and unseen, yet it transforms everything.