August 1, 2021 10th Sunday after Pentecost Scripture readings: Exodus 16: 2-4, 9-15 and John 6: 24-35 When I was a kid, the food that was put on the table was to be eaten. I was not an overly fussy eater, but …
Scripture – 2nd Samuel 11: 1-17 Theme: Wickedness is everywhere in today’s world and throughout history. Christians must not be so surprised when they discover it. Instead, they must call out wickedness wherever and whenever it occurs. To ignore it …
July 25, 2021 9th Sunday after Pentecost Scripture readings: 2nd Kings 4: 42-44 and John 6: 1-14 Notice the pattern in both of today’s readings from Scripture: First, there is a problem. Next, there is a solution. Finally, there is evidence of God feeding hungry people. …
Scripture – Revelation 3:20 Theme: In this verse, the Apostle John relates what the Lord told him to tell one of the churches. This is a pretty clear description of Jesus being invited in to “share a meal.” What could …
July 11, 2021 7th Sunday after Pentecost Scripture reading: 2nd Samuel 6: 1-5, 12b-19 Question: What are celebrating today? Today feels like a celebration to me. Despite last Sunday being the Fourth of July – and all the celebrations that go with that important …
Scripture – Ephesians 1: 3-14 Theme: Any banker can explain the wisdom of compound interest – deposited money that is left alone will grow with interest being added onto the interest. Just as this occurs with money, our own salvation …
July 4, 2021 Independence Day Scripture readings: 2nd Samuel 5: 1-5, 9-10 and Ezekiel 2: 1-5 So…in our first Old Testament reading for today, David is firmly established as the undisputed leader of God’s people in Israel. He is the king; Saul …
Scripture – Matthew 20:26 Theme: There are all sorts of leaders in the world. Some are good, some are bad, some are wicked, and some are foolish. But is everyone a leader of some type? And what kind of leader …
June 27, 2021 Fifth Sunday After Pentecost Scripture readings: Lamentations 3: 22-33 and Mark 5: 21-43 The man was falsely and unfair imprisoned in the King’s dungeon on trumped up charges. He studied the stone walls, the hard-packed dirt floor, and …