Rev. Dr. Steve Fitzgerald

This reflection explores what it means to be truly devoted to Christ and the Church, drawing from Acts 2:37–42. After hearing Peter’s message, the first believers respond with repentance, baptism, and a shared life shaped by teaching, fellowship, the breaking of bread, and prayer. As the church moves into Lent, the piece celebrates God’s work at Sneads Ferry Presbyterian Church and challenges readers to examine their own devotion and spiritual focus.

The letter reflects on Epiphany as a season of new spiritual insight and God’s continuing revelation through Jesus. It invites readers to consider how Jesus deepened, rather than abolished, the Law through the Sermon on the Mount, calling for transformed hearts and understanding. Drawing on the prophets, Scripture, and Paul’s teachings, it encourages openness to ongoing growth, deeper faith, and new manifestations of God’s presence in the coming year.

This Christmas reflection draws on insights from Rohr’s The Divine Dance and Newell’s Listening for the Heartbeat of God, inviting us to join the Trinity’s “circle dance” of love. True faith is more than belief—it’s becoming like Christ. As we enter Advent, we’re called to move in the rhythm of Christ and participate in God’s hope, peace, joy, and love.