Joyful expectation
(Read Luke 24:49-53) Reflection on the passage:Some of the most joyful moments of our lives involve both saying goodbye and a celebration of the new that is coming. When we get married, we say goodbye to our years of singlehood...
Amazingly Good and True!
(Read Luke 24:36-49) Reflection on the passage:“That’s too good to be true,” you may have been told. Perhaps you were excitedly sharing an inspiring story of generosity or heroism and the person listening with a cynical tone rained on your...
A Resurrection Walk
(Read Luke 24:13-35) Reflection on the passage:Longer days and more sunshine! Spring is here! I’m sure many of you, like me, are excited about more opportunity to be outdoors in the beautiful surroundings here in the NW. I cherish being...
Cleansing as an act of love
(Read John 13:1-17) Reflection on the passage:The struggle to get the sand off your feet so that you can get into the car to go home is the low point after a fun day at the beach, especially when you’re...
Forgive as Christ forgave us
(Read Matthew 6:9-15) Reflection on the passage:The day my sister Beth and I moved out of the tiny back house that we were renting in Monrovia, California, Beth hardly said a goodbye. She left me no way to reach her...
Humbling ourselves
(Read Philippians 2:1-8) Reflection on the passage:One morning years ago, when I dropped my daughter Grace off at her elementary school, I remember seeing the school principal enthusiastically and voluntarily kneel down on the cement in front of the school...
In Person Benefits Fair Today 11am-1:30pm
Don’t miss our in-person Benefits Fair! Featured vendors and insurance carriers will be available to help answer questions about your CRISTA sponsored benefits. Everyone who attends will have the opportunity to enter our drawing for PRIZES. Winners will be announced...
Jesus’ Call to True Righteousness
(Read Matthew 5:17-48) Reflection on the passage:Have you ever been called a “goody, goody” or “kill-joy”? Or maybe you’ve called someone else that. These might be accurate descriptions when rule-following becomes self-serving, prideful, people-pleasing, rigid, burdensome, or lacking in joy,...
CRISTA Family Chapel Today at 3:30PM!
Join us this afternoon for our February 13, 2024 CRISTA Family Chapel at 3:30pm in Schirmer Auditorium! Please note the following: All Chapel services will be held in Schirmer Auditorium. Livestream access to Chapel events will be limited to: Crista...
Goodness Brings Hope
(Read Ruth 2) Reflection on the passage:My husband loves the craft of film and can handle watching harsher movies than I can. I know I’m not a very fun watching companion if I’m stressing out about the trauma the characters...
Your God Will Be My God
(Read Ruth 1:6-22) Reflection on the passage:Picture a visit to the airport in which you witness an emotional goodbye or reuniting moment between people. The people-observer in me finds these scenes facinating to watch. Similar dramatic scenes are described in...
Family Challenges and Changes
(Read Ruth 1:1-5) Reflection on the passage:Now on the other side of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, which are often centered around family, perhaps some of us will especially connect with the story of this Israelite family in Ruth....
What’s your word for 2024?
As 2024 begins, you may have intentions, resolutions, plans, and dreams. These are all great ways to start the new year. Another great way to begin a year is to ask God for a WORD. Take a couple minutes to...