June 13, 2021 3rd Sunday After Pentecost Scripture readings: Mark 4: 1-9, 26-34 Imagine that you are driving through an unfamiliar neighborhood for whatever reason. Maybe you are lost; maybe you are looking for a friend’s house; maybe you are checking out …
Scripture – Isaiah 6: 1-8 Theme: When the Lord called Isaiah, he answered, “Here I am…send me!” This should be the response of all of us when the Lord points us toward something that needs doing in His earthly kingdom.
June 6, 2021 2nd Sunday After Pentecost Scripture reading: 1st Samuel 8: 4-22 The British writer Oscar Wilde once said, “There are two tragedies in life: one is not getting what you want, and the other is getting it.” I think Mr. …
Scripture – John 15:13 Theme: On Memorial Day we remember all those in the US Military – all wars and in all times – who died in the service of our country. When we do, we honor their memory and …
May 30, 2021 Trinity Sunday Scripture readings: Isaiah 6: 1-8 & Romans 8: 12-17 When each of us was a child, what probably happened in our lives was that we figured out who to ask for help in certain situations. I …
Scripture – Psalm 25:4 Theme: Whenever we learn new things from the Lord, it is as if He has given us powerful new tools to do new and exciting work in His kingdom.
May 23, 2021 Day of Pentecost Scripture readings: Ezekiel 37: 1-14 & Acts 2: 1-21 Each week, in every kind of Christian church that I know of or have heard about, selections from the Bible are chosen and read aloud …
Devotional: Father and Son and Holy Spirit
Scripture – Genesis 1:1-2, all four Gospel accounts of Jesus’ baptism by John the Baptist, Acts 2 Theme: It is very difficult to easily explain the Trinity. The best we can do is to use metaphors – examples that compare …
May 16, 2021 Seventh Sunday of Easter Scripture readings: 1st John 5: 9-13 & Acts 1:15-17, 21-26 I once had a seminary professor who possessed a quirky sense of humor. You gotta watch out for that type of teacher because they often …