13th Sunday after Pentecost August 27, 2023 Scripture readings: Exodus 1:8-2:10 & Matthew 16:13-20 Have you ever noticed that when God decides to change directions in whatever it is that is happening to His people, those people always get choices in the matter? No …
MOTHER’S DAY 6th Sunday of Easter: May 14, 2023 Scripture readings: Genesis 18:9-15; Exodus 2:1-10; 1st Samuel 1:19-18; Luke 1:5-25 Obviously, today is Mother’s Day, a date that is not celebrated or even noted in the Bible. Yet it is a date that we …
Maundy Thursday April 6, 2023 Scripture readings: Exodus 12:1-14 and John 13:1-17, 31b-35 On this very special evening, when we recall the long-ago events surrounding Jesus Christ, we begin with one question: WHY are we so uncomfortable around Jesus? Now …
Scripture: Exodus 18: 13-23 Theme: When we share the work and share the load, the task becomes easier and more efficient. Also, if others are included, it makes them feel like they are a part of something worthy.
Scripture: Exodus 34: 6-7; Numbers 14: 18; Deuteronomy 5: 9-10 Theme: The Lord promised to punish the generations of those who hate Him to the third and fourth generation. However, the Lord ALSO promised love and mercy to the thousandth …
Transfiguration of the Lord February 27, 2022 Scriptures – Exodus 34: 29-35 and Luke 9: 28-43a Picture this scene in your mind: the young boy hurries through the room without looking up. His mother or his grandmother see him and call …
Scripture – Exodus 20: 8-11 Theme: On the week that has the Labor Day holiday in it, this is a great time to reflect on the fourth commandment that speaks of taking time off.
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 – 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. …