Scripture – Matthew 6: 1-4 Theme: Giving alms is something the people of God have been asked to do for generations. Giving after a national disaster – such as the winter storms in Texas last week – seems to bring …
February 21, 2021 1st Sunday in Lent Scripture readings – Nehemiah 9: 1-8 and Genesis 9: 8-17 How many of you had a tough week last week? How many of you lost power at least once? Anyone still without power? Anyone lose …
February 14, 2021 Transfiguration of the Lord Scripture readings – 2nd Corinthians 4: 3-12 and Mark 9: 2-9 In 1949, in an area near the fabled Dead Sea, Bedouin shepherds were searching for missing goats from their herds. One of the young shepherd …
Scripture – Proverbs 14:30 Theme: One of my schoolmates from the 4th grade was the ONLY kid in the room to get a perfect score on an easy spelling test. He was my good friend – but because of jealousy, …
February 7, 2021 Fifth Sunday After Epiphany Scripture reading – Mark 1: 29-39 In American culture and in American history, it has been common to use a bell to summon the people for some task. When the bell rings at a school, …
Scripture – John 5:14 Theme: No matter how bad our lives might appear to be, “it could always be worse.” Learning that lesson the hard way is something no one wants to experience!
January 31, 2021 Fourth Sunday After Epiphany Scripture readings: Deuteronomy 18: 15-20, 1st Corinthians 8: 1-13, Mark 1: 21-28 One of the things that I appreciate about the Bible is the way that patterns appear. As a Christian and as someone who loves the Bible, …
Devotional: Commandment #4: Observing the Sabbath
Scripture – Exodus 20 and Deuteronomy 5 Theme: There is nothing wrong with taking a vacation!! Taking time off is good for the body, mind, and soul. It is an opportunity to become refreshed and ready to do better work. …
January 24, 2021 Third Sunday After Epiphany Scripture reading – Jonah 3: 1-10 For those of you who are reading the title of today’s sermon and thinking you missed something last week, please don’t worry. Let me explain: On March 9, …