Below is a very interesting article about bullies in the church. In the past I have seen this behavior by members of a church. I saw a pastor leave a congregation following some of this behavior. The title is indicates that there are good reasons, however the good reasons are from the bully perspective. The … [Read more…]
It is very interesting that it seems so difficult for people, and at times I include myself in this, to follow the words of Jesus. Jesus tells us just how to handle conflict, especially with other believers. Yet, why is it that becomes so difficult to follow? I am not sure if is out of … [Read more…]
Easter is a special time of the year. I use to put the emphasis on Christmas, and yes I realize that there is no Easter without Christmas, however Easter is the ALL of the Christian message. Easter is what God does for us out of God’s love for us. Easter is the God in flesh … [Read more…]
If you would like a schedule of readings that will help you read through the entire New Testament during Lent, see the link below. The readings start today and end on Easter Vigil. There are no readings on Sundays. Read NT during Lent
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While preparing for a sermon on 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, I came across this beautiful story about love. Although I am not using it in the sermon, it touched me and I felt I just needed to share. Love is such a precious thing, and we can learn so much from the story below. A … [Read more…]
Old Testament Isaiah 43:1-7 Psalm Psalm 29:1-11 New Testament Acts 8:14-17 Gospel Luke 3:15-22 The story of Jesus’ baptism must be important. It is one of few stories that are contained in all four gospels. … [Read more…]
Sunday, January 3, 2016 Second Sunday After Christmas Old Testament Jeremiah 31:7-14 Psalm 147:12-20 New Testament Ephesians 1:3-14 Gospel John 1:1-18 JOHN 1:1–18 The bolded text is this author’s additional explanation to the reading as translated by N.T. Wright. 1 In the beginning was the Word. The Word was close beside God, and the Word was … [Read more…]
Sunday, December 27, 2015 | Christmas First Sunday after Christmas: Holy Family Year C Old Testament 1 Samuel 2:18–20, 26 New Testament Colossians 3:12–17 Gospel Luke 2:41–52 On Christmas Eve, I asked the question, “Where is the Messiah?” Just where is Jesus in this world around us. Even when Jesus was a … [Read more…]