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Genesis 1:1-2:4a
“More Than Just a World”
May 31, 2026

Today, we are considering Genesis 1:1–2:4a and its invitation to us to rediscover the complexity and sacredness of creation. We often move through the world assuming it is simple and automatic. We breathe, drink water, plant seeds, and everything seems to work without effort. Because it feels ordinary, we begin to treat creation as disposable rather than meaningful. We shift from wonder to control, from gratitude to entitlement, and from stewardship to exploitation. The result is that we flatten a complex world into something we assume exists only for our use.

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May 24, 2026
“The Spirit Finds a Way”
Text: Acts 2:1–21

On the day of Pentecost, Jerusalem was already crowded. Pilgrims had gathered for Shavuot, a familiar festival that drew people from across the world. They came for tradition, for celebration, for community. Nothing in the story suggests they arrived searching for a spiritual breakthrough. Life was simply unfolding as expected.

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“When Faith Feels Like Waiting”
May 17, 2026
John 17:1–11

Many of us assume that faith should make life clearer and more manageable. We expect that trusting God will lead to visible progress, resolved situations, or at least a sense that things are moving forward. But often, our experience is quite different. We find ourselves in seasons of waiting, where answers are unclear, and life feels unfinished.

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“Finding a Way to Say It”
May 10, 2026
Acts 17:22–31

Many of us are comfortable with what we believe about God, but less certain about how to express that faith in a world that no longer shares the same assumptions. The language, tone, and starting points that once felt natural do not always connect in the same way today. That can leave us feeling hesitant, unsure, or even silent, not because our faith has weakened, but because we are not always sure how to say it anymore.