thinking out loud

This message by Terry Timm reflects on our deep human longing not to be abandoned, using the Still Face Experiment and the image of spiritual "orphanhood" to name our fears of being alone. Teaching from John 14, Terry shows how Jesus answers that fear by sending the Holy Spirit—the Paraclete, or "true friend"—who comes alongside us, lives in us, and unites us with God in love. Listeners are invited to notice where they live with an orphan spirit, receive the Spirit's presence, and embody that same coming-alongside love for others who feel isolated or afraid.

In this message, Terry Timm reflects on Jesus' words in John 14 to people with "troubled hearts," inviting listeners to move from mere belief to deep trust in Christ amid stress, grief, and uncertainty. He unpacks Jesus' promise of the Father's house and the many rooms as a picture of God's welcoming presence, made possible through Jesus' life, death, and resurrection. 

This message from our series, "Five Ways of Being the People of God " was shared by Terry Timm at our June 11, 2023 gathering.

This message from our series, "Five Ways of Being the People of God " was shared by Katherine Sikma Wadsworth at our May 14, 2023 gathering.

This story was shared by Tadd Laughlin at the April 1, 2012 worship gathering of Christ Community Church of the South Hills.