The Ordinary
A return to the rhythm of the ordinary sometimes feels sacred. Whether the extraordinary event feels joyful like a wedding or burdensome like a pandemic, our energy shifts to accomplishing this feat.
Sharing Bread and Wine
The word “Bread” appears in the Bible 325 times. Wine, 303 times. When I decided to preach on “Sharing Bread and Wine” I was surprised by the plethora of choices from Genesis to Revelation.
Bread and Wine
We checked in to KU hospital early in the morning where my husband Dave was scheduled for surgery. One of the pastors from our church stopped by to pray with us in the waiting room.
A Very Special Occasion Took Place Last Sunday!
This past Sunday, April 28, 2024, over 200 people gathered in our new Centennial Park for the ribbon-cutting of The Next 100 construction project.
Transcending the Ordinary
As I depart the church one evening, I notice the dappled hues of crimson, indigo, and emerald dancing on the stone floor.
Sharing Bread and Wine Generosity Campaign 2024-2025
The work of this community of faith is only possible with the generosity everyone shows day in and day out. We appreciate your commitment to Country Club Christian Church as we share God’s love across the metro area and the entire world.
Receiving the Spirit
Jesus rose from the dead and then what? He didn’t move back to Jerusalem, rent a condo and return to carpentry and preaching.
Holy Connection
Tulley Beard is my delightful assistant and our very talented Director of Administration. Monday she brought a pair of “eclipse” glasses and suggested that during our Monday business meeting, we step outside to watch the moon pass in front of the sun.
The Next 100 Ribbon-Cutting Celebration!
On Sunday, April 28, all are invited to celebrate the completion of our grace-filled spaces designed to serve our church and community for the next 100 years! The ribbon-cutting ceremony will be at 12pm and will include a short presentation, and then a self-guided tour where you will enjoy sweet treats and Read More...
Grace at Work Partnership Day: Hartman Elementary on April 27
Volunteers of all ages are invited on Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 9:30–11:30am to help clean up landscaping on the school grounds of Hartman Elementary.
Easter Math
There’s an old riddle about the math of Lent, which you may recall measures forty days in length, corresponding to Jesus’ forty days of testing in the wilderness.
Thirsting For More
Death stole my grandmother from me during Spring break of my 4th grade year. My heart ached as it dawned on me that we would never again go fishing together.
The Beauty in Uncertainty
Why did Jesus ride triumphantly into the holy city with joyful shouts of praise from the crowds and then a few days later breathe his last breath in agony on a cross? How could Jesus say on the cross, “Father forgive them?” And what are we to make of an empty tomb Read More...
That Morn Shall Tearless Be
It took my breath away. It’s a reference to one of my favorite lines from the Psalms. “Weeping may come in the night, but joy comes in the morning”.
