Rest in the Word

May 24, 2026 The Mystery of the Triune God Dear sisters and brothers in Christ, whom I hold so deeply in my heart, It has been a magnificent journey walking alongside you until today, our very last Sunday, worshipping together in this beautiful sanctuary. I am profoundly joyful that we get to celebrate Pentecost together today. It is the church’s birthday, the monumental day when the Holy Spirit first descended upon us. What a comfort and powerful reminder it is to know that the Holy Spirit does not operate on a human schedule; He has no internship program, no interim periods, and no part-time hours. He is eternally and fully with us. May we invite the Holy Spirit into our hearts today, anchoring ourselves in a never-ending, perpetual Pentecost until the day we see Him face-to-face. With her permission, I would love to share a recent conversation I had with my daughter, Hannah. The other day, she came to me with some very heavy, theological complaints. “Mom,” she asked, “why...

                                                   (Revelation 21:1-8) 5/17/26 < The Relay Race > Dear children of God, do you like relay races? Lately, my three oldest children have been participating in track and field. Watching their relay races brought so many thoughts to my mind. I realized that a relay race is a wonderful team sport; it’s not about just one person running well. Success requires the right posture to pass the baton, a ready posture to receive it, and perfect synchronization between runners. Even if one runner falls behind a bit, the next runner can make up the distance. Reflecting on this, I realized that we, too, are running a spiritual relay race.   < Creation, Fall, Redemption, Recreation > Creation: Almighty God created us. It wasn't because He needed us to do His work; rather, because God is love—pure, perfect love—...

                                                      1 John 4:7-21                   May 10, 2026 (Mother’s Day)   < Finding God in the Shack> Dear sisters and brothers in Christ, Happy Mother’s Day. I want to begin this morning by asking a question: Have you ever read the book or watched the movie 'The Shack'? It is a powerful story that has brought healing to many, including myself. In the story, the main character is paralyzed by the tragedy of losing his daughter. He is angry at God, lost in a 'Great Sadness.' But then, he is invited to a cozy, warm house to meet the Trinity. The first time I watched the movie, I w...