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 …
Devotional: He Ain’t Heavy…He’s My Brother
Scripture – Galatians 6:2 Theme: The world famous Boys’ Town uses the phrase “he ain’t heavy, he’s my brother” as their official motto. In 1969, a singing group called the Hollies recorded a big hit with the same phrase in …
June 20, 2021 4th Sunday after PentecostFather’s Day Scripture reading: 1st Samuel 17: 1-49 Because today is Father’s Day, I thought it might be appropriate to organize today’s message around three pieces of advice that most dads probably give at one …