This is the third in a 5-part series which takes on the very serious question: how do we Bless people practically?  If we are supposed to be carrying out the vision of Grafted, “Honor God by helping as many people as possible become fully committed members in Christ’s Forever Family,” by using our mission, “Bless, […]

This is the second in a 5-part series which takes on the very serious question: how do we Bless people practically?  If we are supposed to be carrying out the vision of Grafted, “Honor God by helping as many people as possible become fully committed members in Christ’s Forever Family,” by using our mission, “Bless, […]

This is the first in a 5-part series which takes on the very serious question: how do we Bless people practically?  If we are supposed to be carrying out the vision of Grafted, “Honor God by helping as many people as possible become fully committed members in Christ’s Forever Family,” by using our mission, “Bless, […]

There has been an idea that has come up in conversation a couple of times this week… which, in my experience, mean that I should probably pay attention… and perhaps pass it on because someone else needs to hear it. It is the idea that we all do things because of the promise that the […]

In my years as a follower of Christ I have seen some incredible things, lives changed by the power of God moving in and changing the way people interact with themselves, with others, and with God. While every single person’s story of their relationship with God is unique, there are primarily two different avenues through […]

One of things that you will often hear during the sermons at Grafted as an application is that we should all go and talk about what the sermon encouraged you to do with the rest of your small group. One of the things that our church wants to do is to serve those who are […]

One of the goals we have as followers of Jesus is to be and to make disciples of Jesus.  But what in the world does that mean? Matthew 28:18-20 says, 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing […]

On Sunday we canceled church because Minneapolis experienced the heaviest snowfall in April ever; next Sunday the forecast says we should be hitting 60 Degrees Fahrenheit!  Spring in Minnesota is incredibly unpredictable, but it means that Summer is on its way. Last week I promised that we would talk more about neighborhood cookouts in this […]

I had the most incredible experience in my small group this week! There are just so many things that were great about this moment that I am not sure where to start… First, our small group is going to apply an idea that was thrown out during the sermon… kinda. Last Sunday I encouraged everyone […]