With Holy Week upon us, this week Pastor Arik shares one of his favorite poems by the poet Sh'maya, titled, "The Shattered Grave"
As Lent begins, this week Pastor Arik introduces our Lenten Garden project and explores this first week's element and theme
Today begins our Lenten Journey as we commemorate Ash Wednesday. For those unable to attend this evening's Ash Wednesday service, this week's episode is Pastor Arik's homily that he will be sharing at the service.
The rise of the prosperity gospel has put a strain on the Christian faith as it has lost its original message and teachings. This week Pastor Arik looks at how this commercialized version of the gospel has caused significant issues in our faith
February is Black History Month, so this week Pastor Arik takes a look at the history of this time of remembrance and celebration, as well as digging deeper into this year's theme, "Black Health and Wellness"
With Valentines Day approaching, this week Pastor Arik looks at the history of the holiday and what this holiday is supposed to be about
Today is the holiday everyone loves and nobody understands - Groundhog's Day! Join Pastor Arik as he explores why this holiday has captured the attention of our nation
While many congregations are in decline, a recent study released shows that there might be a reason to hope for the future of the church. Join Pastor Arik as he reflects upon this new study and what it might mean for churches, today
As we prepare to welcome new members into our congregation, this week Pastor Arik takes a look at the history of our faith and explores how we are living in a time of great change
This upcoming Monday is a special holiday in our nation as we celebrate the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This week Pastor Arik looks at why this holiday is important to his own life story and ministry.
The beginning of the year is a time to set goals and make resolutions. However, what if we made a resolution this year not for ourselves, but to help someone else? Join Pastor Arik as he encourages us to add a special resolution for this new year
From this point forward, every day we get a little bit more daylight than the day before. Join Pastor Arik as he reflects upon how this shift can help us get through the dark times in our lives.
With Christmas Eve approaching in just a few days, this week we do some reflecting and meditation on a poem titled, "Mary's Song"
Christmas morning used to be Pastor Arik's favorite moment of the year, but as he's grown older, things have changed. Join him this week as he looks at why Christmas Eve is now his favorite time of the year
With the Christmas season in full swing, this week we take a look at some people who understand what this season is all about. Join us for some feel-good stories of the Christmas Spirit alive and at work in the world
December is upon us, but for many people the holidays can be a difficult time. This week Pastor Arik looks at some small things we can do to help those who are hurting this time of year
Thanksgiving is a time of gratitude, but it can be hard to truly appreciate the blessings around us if we are moving too fast. Join us this week as Pastor Arik explores the correlation between giving thanks and slowing down
Perfectonistic tendencies are common in the world today, but do they cause more harm than good? This week Pastor Arik takes a look at the problem with perfectionism
With Veterans Day on our minds, this week we look at four examples of real veterans and hear some of their stories. May we put our words into actions as we commit ourselves to caring for our heroes
This week Pastor Arik begins his new position at Community of Faith! Join him as he prepares for this upcoming Sunday's All Saints service
As new restrictions are put into place surrounding the spread of COVID-19, this week Pastor Arik looks at why those restrictions are there and explores some activities to do isolation