Dear St. Andrews Family,

I took a year off from ministry. I needed a break. Of course, I was exhausted. Of course, I was grieving. But there was more going on. Christianity was starting to really frustrate me. Not the limping Christianity. Not the authentic Christianity. But the Christianity that we tout on facebook and in pop books and in political discussions. I needed to remind myself that there is a Christianity that is beautiful and faithful and genuine.

We all need something. Hebrews 6 and 10 tell us clearly what we need. We need to persevere. For me, that meant refocusing on Jesus and his glorious church (even when his people are ugly sometimes). For me that meant trying to see what Jesus sees in us and hearing his vision for us again. Right now, I see something very clearly. Hope in a promise. A promise given to me and to St Andrews. I want to show you a very simple Christianity which I hope will inspire a new trust in God for our future. I'm glad I get to share to share my heart with you.

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Pastor Jace

Dear St. Andrews Family,

I wonder what Jesus would think if he went to the movies. I really wonder what he would think about the movies and TV shows that revolve around his story. Would he laugh at how they portray him? I wonder what he would think about the picture you have of him. Based on movies, childhood pictures, pastor’s perspectives, and the culture that pervades our thinking, I wonder if we have the right Jesus. One thing I am sure of is that the ripple effects of this man have been more than any other in history. What if what he and thousands of others claimed is actually true? How might that truth shape everything? If you have a non-Christian friend, I think they need to check out this sermon. If you are a Christian, this should challenge you as well. I hope this resonates with you.

Pastor Jace

Dear St. Andrews Family,

It's almost funny what some peoplebelieve: dinosaurs in Scotland, Big Foots in Canada, and aliens in Area 51. Some of us believe other things that perhaps might have a more direct impact on our lives: God wants us to die in a jihad, God offers us eternity on our own planet with virgins galore, God doesn’t care about us at all. But what do we think about Jesus? That is my topic the next couple of weeks. This week, what do we think about Jesus in regard to the Triumphal Entry. Even calling it the Triumphal Entry implies something that the text almost demands we not believe. It’s another one of those weird passages where triumph is found through weakness and the best strategy for war is gentleness. Take a look at John 12 and prepare your hearts for worshipping as you follow along.

Pastor Jace