This is the year of Mark in the lectionary… Jesus is called the Son of God 3 times in the Gospel of Mark. One was at the baptism of Jesus which was earlier this year in Epiphany. One time was this past Sunday at the Transfiguration, and one time later in the Gospel… These firstContinue reading “Son of God”
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A time for change
Last Sunday was my last Sunday at the congregation I was serving. Tomorrow is. New week and new possibilities and the first time in 5 years I’m not leading worship on a Sunday when I’m not on vacation. In this time of transition and discernment if where God is leading me, I cling to theContinue reading “A time for change”
February 2012 Front Page
I received this in an email and thought it was worth sharing… A few years ago a group of salesmen went to a regional sales convention in Chicago . They had assured their wives that they would be home in plenty of time for Friday night’s dinner. In their rush, with tickets and briefcases, oneContinue reading “February 2012 Front Page”
Are You Jesus?
Got this in an email and had to share… A few years ago a group of salesmen went to a regional sales convention in Chicago . They had assured their wives that they would be home in plenty of time for Friday night’s dinner. In their rush, with tickets and briefcases, one of these salesmenContinue reading “Are You Jesus?”
Wondering…
Today I had come into the office with the hopes of getting so much done… Yes I know I set myself up for failure right there. I had high expectations of my day. I had planned out what was going to happen and how many things would be done by lunch and how I wouldContinue reading “Wondering…”
January 2012 Front Page
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 This is the first month of the New Year 2012! Time to make resolutions… But is a resolution something we follow through on? So many times we say we are goingContinue reading “January 2012 Front Page”
Happy Birthday Jesus!
Let everything that breathes praise the Lord! Praise the Lord! Happy Birthday Jesus! Let us celebrate this day, not by wondering at all we have received this day, nor for all we have been given this day, not in the gifts under the tree, or the family gathered around us, but let us celebrate for theContinue reading “Happy Birthday Jesus!”
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Emmanuel
“Look, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel,” Emmanuel – God with us. The hope of the world comes to us this night as a baby born in a manger. A meek beginning for the one who created all of us, and stepped off the throne to comeContinue reading “Emmanuel”
Hurried…
“He who scattered Israel will gather him, and will keep him as a shepherd a flock.” Have you seemed to have lost focus on what this season on Advent is all about. It is only 2 days before Christmas, and all of the plans are in full swing. Gifts have been bought and wrapped, foodContinue reading “Hurried…”