Psalm 133 tells us “How very good and pleasant it is when kindred live together in unity!” How true that is! Aren’t things more pleasant when everyone is getting along? Ever been to a family gathering where everyone knew there was a huge pink elephant in the room no one was willing to mention? Everyone tip toedContinue reading “together in unity…”
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To what are you devoted?
What is it that keeps you going? What is the center of your life? What is the thing that is the focus of your life? I love this passage of scripture from Acts 2:42-47. There are many congregations that claim to be an Acts 2:42 congregation. They devote themselves to the apostles teaching and fellowship, toContinue reading “To what are you devoted?”
Labor not in vain…
Have you ever done something and had it completely fall apart around you? Started a project that just crumbled around you as you tried to carry it out? Had a wonderful idea that once you started to put it in motion you realized that it was not going to succeed? What is success? We eachContinue reading “Labor not in vain…”
Seized by fear…
Mark tells us the woman came to the tomb this morning and were prepared to find the body and to finish the prep that was not done because of the Sabbath. But they did not find Him… The tomb was empty except for the man in dazzling white to proclaim that Jesus was not here. AsContinue reading “Seized by fear…”
What’s so good…
Today is Good Friday. This is the day we remember Jesus was hung on the cross and crucified. He was made to suffer through the most horrifying death imaginable after being beaten almost to death… And I ask again what’s so good about this day? The Gospel reading for today is John 18:1 – 19:42. ItContinue reading “What’s so good…”
Quiver of God!
Have you ever felt like you weren’t doing that thing that you should be doing? Thought about changing your career? But is career in my thought is not vocation. Vocation is calling from the Latin for voice, and that is why we say that those in the “ministry” have a vocation. And in my thoughtsContinue reading “Quiver of God!”
Rainbow = promise
How many of you have ever seen a rainbow? It is a wonderful surprise when the water and light in the air hit in the right way so the light refracts and the colors in the light can come forth and show the beauty of creation… But do you stop and think about what thatContinue reading “Rainbow = promise”
Rules…
Have you ever had a moment in life where there are no rules? There probably isn’t a time in your life you didn’t have rules of some sort. And you always felt repressed by these rule probably. Even if they were meant to keep you safe, or protect you from something. Like I remember myContinue reading “Rules…”
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