The question for us to ponder this season is not when, or even if, we’ll be recipients of God’s grace. We have that grace. It’s not in doubt. Ever.
The question is this: Are we willing to live in a world where we accept that God’s grace is available and sufficient to and for all people? Period. No exclusions. No disclaimers. No expirations. No matter what.
I believe God is the gardener. The one who knows a thing or two about potential. The one who sees the long game. The one who knows how to offer grace and patience. The one who convinces a stubborn world to love a little harder, to look a little deeper for the inherent value in others. The one who’s gonna break soil, who’s gonna fertilize, who’s gonna actively work to afford every opportunity for the tree to thrive 151915parable about the extension of grace.
Blessed is the One who comes in the name of Lord. May we be ready when They arrive. And may we follow Them.
2025 Lenten Devotional Guide During the upcoming Lenten Season, Millbrook will explore the theme of “Connecting to the Divine Source.” Here’s a link to the guide. Printed copies are available in the church vestibule. 2025 Lenten Guide
Jesus isn’t at all what the world thought he was supposed to be. But don’t you ever doubt for one second that Jesus was, is, and continues to be everything God created him to be.
Ash Wednesday Millbrook will host an Ash Wednesday Service on March 5th at 6:00 p.m. The words of imposition are available below: Ash Wednesday Words We feasted for twelve days during Christmas. We feasted another seven weeks for Epiphany. Tonight, we move into a season of fasting. Some will insist that fasting requires a sense […]
