Jesus, or John Wayne?
What should we make of the Christian Nationalism that we see in some parts of the Church? How does the desire for John Wayne-type heroes conflict with the way of Jesus and the identity…
What should we make of the Christian Nationalism that we see in some parts of the Church? How does the desire for John Wayne-type heroes conflict with the way of Jesus and the identity…
We can find calm and peace in the midst of the storms of life by remembering that: God is a good God who knows what we need better than we know ourselves and has…
David in the Old Testament was a hidden gem because he didn’t fit the world’s criteria for a King. In God’s Kingdom, everything that is hidden will eventually be brought to light: hidden gems,…
Because of divided loyalties and different values, Christians sometimes find themselves torn between two families—their biological family of origin, and the Church, the family of God. How shall we act when this happens? Speaker:…
Jesus often lifted up Gentiles (non-Jews) as examples of extraordinary faith, which was not received well by his own people who looked down on people of other faiths. In today’s world, some Christians see…
Jesus taught and modeled the way of sacrificial love, calling us to lay down our lives for others. One way we can do this in everyday life is through being willing to enter into…
Philip’s encounter with the Ethiopian teaches us that 1) God is always moving toward the world in love; 2) love gets fleshed out through reconciliation; 3) the Holy Spirit plays an important role, and…
As a shepherd takes time to get to know his sheep, the sheep learn to trust him and love grows between them. In the same way, as we get to know other people through…
After Jesus’ resurrection, he appeared several times in bodily form to his disciples to show them that the resurrected life is not just an intangible spiritual experience but is a reality that is embodied…
Daniels Run Peace Church (formerly Northern Virginia Mennonite Church) is part of the universal church of Jesus Christ. We treasure and learn from the experience of the global church in its rich tapestry of faith and life. We welcome all who trust in God and are drawn to the way of Jesus and are a church home for people from diverse backgrounds.