by Christian Coon | Aug 17, 2021 | Attentiveness, Focus, Grace, Prayer
You stay grounded and steady in that bond of trust, constantly tuned in to the Message, careful not to be distracted or diverted. (Colossians 1:23, The Message) For Christmas last year, Emily McGinley (Urban Village’s Executive Pastor) gave everyone on staff...
by Christian Coon | Jan 30, 2020 | BLOG, Forgiveness, Grace
Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father sent me, so I am sending you.” Then he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” (John 20:21-22, CEB) There are lots of ways to respond the question, Why do we do good things? Potential...
by Christian Coon | Oct 11, 2018 | Forgiveness, Grace
But we had to celebrate and be glad because this brother of yours was dead and is alive. He was lost and is found (Luke 15:32, CEB). I took my daughter for a campus visit at Michigan State University last week and we had a great time. She created a special playlist...