Every Kid Needs a Champion
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm
“See, I Am Doing a New Thing”
See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? Isaiah 43:19 Dear Resurrection
The Pastoral Search Committee Announces Our Candidate for Senior Pastor
“Then I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will lead you with knowledge and understanding.” — Jeremiah
Vulnerability = Courage
In her TED Talk “Listening to Shame,” Dr. Brené Brown explains that vulnerability is not weakness. Her research shows that
When One Suffers, We All Suffer
“When one member suffers, all suffer together.” (1 Corinthians 12:26) On the morning of Tuesday, July 7, 2026, Lorenzo Salgado
Faith That Moves Us to Love
“Faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead.” — Epistle of James 2:17 Faith is more than something
Friendship Bench Zimbabwe | A Challenge from God
A young man in Zimbabwe committed suicide because he couldn’t afford bus fare to go to the hospital for mental
The Heavens Are Telling the Glory of God
“The heavens are telling the Glory of God, and the firmament proclaims God’s handiwork.” (Psalm 19:1) Do you make sure
I Need You To Survive
In the four gospels, we are called into the ministry of Jesus. In Matthew 28, we are called to help
HAPPY PRIDE, Y’ALL!
Pride season is here at Resurrection, and you do not want to miss this joyful, Spirit-filled, community-powered celebration in the
The Spirit of the Limitless
Resurrection MCC, there is a specific kind of beauty that only grows in the desert. For the last two years,
The “What If” Behind Recurring Giving
When I Googled “fear of giving,” I received the following response: “The ‘fear of giving’ can manifest in multiple ways,
Between Two Worlds, Held by Grace
“Asian American” is a term I’m quite familiar with, yet hadn’t given much thought to until recently. Last week, I
A Conversation About Stewardship, Support, and Our Shared Future
Jacob Gerber, Pastor at Harvest Community Church (PCA), in Omaha, Nebraska wrote: “In college, I took a wonderful class on
Loved First: The Heart of Hands & Feet Collective
Hands and Feet Collective Ministry: John 3:16-17 For God so loved the world that God gave the one and only
A Home for Everyone. A Faith That Transforms.
I hope this can be read with the greatest possible understanding, given the circumstances we have faced as a church.
Happy Anniversary Resurrection MCC!
Happy Anniversary, Resurrection MCC! This past Sunday we celebrated 54 years of being a Houston community of faith that started
With Gratitude for Your Courage—Our Next Steps Together
Beloved, There are moments in the life of a congregation when the only faithful path forward is the truth —
A Message Of Gratitude Resurrection MCC
Dear beloved community of Resurrection MCC: Grace and peace to you in this sacred season. On Easter Day, we are
Death Didn’t Win. Love Did.
Last week, I wrote about Palm/Passion Sunday, which begins Holy Week. This week, we are on the cusp of what
From Hosanna to Resurrection: Entering Holy Week with Purpose
Holy Week is soon upon us. It begins this coming Sunday, also known as Palm or Passion Sunday. When the
Wholehearted, Not Perfect
Every year, I look forward to the Lenten season. I start thinking about what I can give up or what
When a Cookie Isn’t Really About the Cookie 🍪
I was rushed. My husband John and I had just returned from Kroger. As we unloaded the groceries, I searched
When Kindness Changes Everything
Peter 1:9 (NIV) – “Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with
From the Heart to Action
This past Sunday, we celebrated the fourth and final official week of our Extravagant Generosity Campaign. We have had a
The Heart of Giving: A Spiritual Journey
As you’ve walked into the Gathering Place recently, you’ve noticed hearts decorating our walls. These aren’t just decorations—they’re reflections from
Where Do We Grow From Here?
Most of us decide whether to keep reading something within the first few sentences — so here’s the heart of
Keep Paddling
Have you read the daily reading for Tuesday in Practicing Extravagant Generosity? It’s entitled ‘Whitewater World.’ It gives an illustration
Join Us on a Transformative Journey of Faith, Giving, and Connection
The Journey into winter has arrived, and we find comfort in our homes. Many of us at Resurrection are feeling
Justice Does Not Arrive On Its Own. Faith Must Move It.
“It is Time” Saints, UFMCC Elder Velma Garcia delivered an amazing sermon, “R.E.S.P.E.C.T the Stranger”, to us on Sunday. I
Love Becomes Our Anchor, Our Witness, And Our Way
“Are you looking for something you can despise in me or love in me? Are you looking for something you
Collective Liberation: Dreaming Into Becoming
“There are those who look at things the way they are, and ask why… I dream of things that never
Loving God, Ourselves, and One Another
Greetings, dear ones, from Costa Rica! I am so very blessed to be able to be connected with many of
The Night Love Entered the World
It’s here! Christmas Eve! Time to halt all of the preparations for the holiday and finish preparing our hearts for
The Magnificat and the Promise of Collective Liberation
When Mary sings the Magnificat in the Gospel of Luke, she is not offering a gentle lullaby or a private
Light, Renewal, and Community
As the year draws to a close, many of us find ourselves surrounded by holidays that, though different in practice
Digital Discipleship | Charting New Waters
I walked through the doors of Resurrection MCC for the first time in 2003. I had no idea then how
A Season of Hope
A Season of Hope “Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.” – Romans 12:12 We are
Learn How to Fund and Grow Our Church
Learn How to Fund and Grow Our Church Together Dear Resurrection Family, Do you want to work to fund and
Make Your Voice Count!
It’s that time of year – time to vote and make our voices heard at Resurrection MCC. To ensure that
