Poema – September 2026, Week 4

Poema – September 2026, Week 4

Dear Grace, It’s hard to believe that we are approaching October! By now, I hope you’ve recovered the rhythms of life that you associate with the fall: transitioning out of summer mode into the routines and responsibilities that keep us faithful in our callings. I’m...
Poema – September 2026, Week 3

Poema – September 2026, Week 3

Dear Grace, I have been reflecting lately on the mind-blowing truth that God rejoices when sinners repent. He rejoices. He doesn’t condescendingly breathe a sigh of relief, “Finally. You came to your senses.” Luke 15 says that he rejoices. Throughout this week, I’ve...
Poema – September 2026, Week 2

Poema – September 2026, Week 2

Dear Grace,  When I look back on my 14 years at Grace, I can recall some special moments in which we experienced a powerful move of God. There were moments of profound connection as we grieved the sudden death of a beloved worship leader. Grace on the Lawn where the...
Poema – September 2026, Week 1

Poema – September 2026, Week 1

Dear Grace, We’re back after a little summer break. I hope that your re-entry into Fall has been filled with much grace. As you resettle into the rhythms of school, work, and other responsibilities, remember that you don’t have to take it on all at once. If you’re...
Poema – July 2026, Week 3

Poema – July 2026, Week 3

Dear Grace, As I mentioned this past Sunday, it seems that when our faith community experiences losses, particularly in the passing of a loved one, they come in waves. While some might be more expected than others, the losses each hit differently. I was reading the...
Poema – June 2026, Week 3

Poema – June 2026, Week 3

Dear Grace, A few years ago, our elders discerned a call from the Lord to be a church that multiplied the gospel’s impact throughout our region and the world. While staying true to our call to make disciples of Jesus who transform our communities and the nations, we...