Healthy Competition
February 10, 2023
Looking at competition in our culture
Super Bowl Sunday... down to the last two teams who will battle it out for the Lombardi Trophy!
As we look forward to the big game, we say “may the best team win!” We have woven competition into our culture at many levels. On Sunday, we will consider biblical references to competition and ask, “How can it bring us closer together or tear us apart?”
Our service this Sunday will feature The Good Earth band performing Waiting all Day for Sunday Night by Jett and Underwood (recorded by Carrie Underwood), Runnin' Down a Dream by Tom Petty, and I'm Winning, written by Ballard and recorded by Santana.
Father's Day at The Garden
Life’s storms—both external and internal—test our resilience, but they also offer an opportunity for transformation. Inspired by the Japanese art of Kintsugi, this reflection explores how brokenness can lead to renewal, strength, and deeper purpose. Discover strategies for navigating challenges with mindfulness, self-care, and faith, and trust that in every fracture, light finds its way in.
Messages from the Mountaintop
Messages from the Mountaintop
A blog post in which Betty Brandt explores the alarming rise in antisemitism, recent tragic events, and the impact on Jewish communities, urging readers to stand in solidarity and foster awareness. It highlights personal reflections, concerns for safety, and meaningful ways to support and engage with Jewish friends and neighbors.
Messages from the Mountaintop
Who's On Your Mt. Rushmore?
Jesus Was Woke.
Some interesting facts about this special day
Betty Brandt comments on how two films—Conclave and Penguin Lessons—have taken on unexpected relevance in 2025. Conclave offers a glimpse into the process of selecting a new pope, coinciding with Pope Francis’s passing, while Penguin Lessons delves into Argentina’s turbulent 1970s, raising questions about justice and moral responsibility. Explore their significance in today's changing world.
