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Taking a Few Days Word From Wiese April 8, 2026 Did Jesus take a week to rest and reflect? Alleluia! Christ is Risen! We celebrate how the risen Jesus appeared to his disciples in a variety of ways the first glorious Easter day. But according to John 20, Jesus waits a week to connect with them again. A week later, …
Hoops and Hands Word From Wiese April 1, 2026 Not foolish, but faithful. Although I’m super temped to lean into April Fool’s Day in this email and string you along a bit on some crazy topic, I’m going to go a different direction. First, a Hoops for Haiti update, and secondly, some comments on hands—yours and God’s. Thanks to all …
The Power of With Word From Wiese Opening Doors Lenten Journey, 2026 Discussion Guide #5 Writer: Pastor Wes 25 March 2026 This Lenten season, our WFW emails are a bit different. Instead of a reflection,they are discussion guides about Opening Doors. As we celebrate Jesus going to Holy Week to break open the doors of death, sin, and despair, we …
Addressing Fear and Offering Tools Word From Wiese Opening Doors Lenten Journey, 2026 Discussion Guide #4 Writer: Pastor Fritz and Pastor Wes 18 March 2026 This Lenten season, our WFW emails are a bit different. Instead of a reflection, they are discussion guides about Opening Doors. As we celebrate Jesus going to Holy Week to break open the doors of …
Knowing Our Story Word From Wiese Opening Doors Lenten Journey, 2026 Discussion Guide #3 Writer: Pastor Fritz 11 March 2026 This Lenten season, our WFW emails are a bit different. Instead of a reflection, they are discussion guides about Opening Doors. As we celebrate Jesus going to Holy Week to break open the doors of death, sin, and despair, we want …
Quality Matters Word From Wiese Opening Doors Lenten Journey, 2026 Discussion Guide #2 Writer: Pastor Wes 4 March 2026 This Lenten season, our WFW emails are a bit different. Instead of a reflection, they are discussion guides about Opening Doors. As we celebrate Jesus going to Holy Week to break open the doors of death, sin, and despair, we want to …
Why Should Anyone Come to Church? Word From Wiese Opening Doors Lenten Journey, 2026 Discussion Guide #1 Writer: Pastor Fritz 25 February 2026 A curveball. For WFW readers who don’t normally attend COS, this email devotional might be a curveball for you. Because it connects to our multi-faceted Lenten series. But we hope you can hop on board too. As we celebrate Jesus …
Ashes and Opening the Doors Word From Wiese February 18, 2026 As a kid, the fireplace in our family didn’t use gas, but burned wood. So, throughout the winter, it was my job to periodically open the fireplace doors and scoop out the ashes. My childhood chore is on my mind this week. Because what was once a chore is …
More to Life Than More Word From Wiese February 11, 2026 $8 million. $8 million was the average price tag for one of the 30-second commercials during last Sunday’s Super Bowl telecast. But somehow, a group of Christians scratched up enough dough for a full minute for the latest “He Gets Us” spots. If I remember correctly, it didn’t appear …
Good Medicine Word From Wiese February 4, 2026 Friends in Faith, The last several weeks have been pretty heavy. So how about we pause for a smile or two. Or at least a groan or two. Monday was Groundhog Day. Honestly, the whole thing is pretty hilarious when you think about it. We place our collective hopes for a six-week …
