May 6, 2020 Scripture readings – John 14: 23-24 Theme: The Lord is not interested in “bossing” us around. He desires a relationship based on trust and love. When Jesus asked us to “obey” his teaching, he was asking (not …
May 6, 2020 Scripture readings – John 14: 23-24 Theme: The Lord is not interested in “bossing” us around. He desires a relationship based on trust and love. When Jesus asked us to “obey” his teaching, he was asking (not …
May 3, 2020 4th Sunday of Easter Scripture readings – 1st Peter 2: 19-25 and John 10: 1-11 “There’s two sides to every story,” the old saying goes. We all know that…even if we would prefer to only listen to or believe just …
April 19, 2020 2nd Sunday of Easter Scripture readings – Acts 2: 4a, 22-29 and John 20: 19-29 If you remember the old Peanuts comic strips and the Peanuts TV specials, then you will remember Lucy, of course. Lucy was the loud-mouthed, …
April 12, 2020 Easter Sunday Scripture readings – Matthew 28:1-10, Mark 16:1-8, Luke 24:1-12, & John 20: 1-18 Any police officer will tell you that eyewitness accounts can be extremely unreliable. If something occurs that is significant, even a handful of reliable …
April 8, 2020 Scripture readings – John 13: 1-17 When Jesus washed the feet of his disciples, he made them all feel extremely uncomfortable. Foot washing was a duty for the lowliest servant to do – NOT their beloved Teacher. …
April 5, 2020 Palm Sunday Scripture readings – John 12: 1-19 Lent is a church season of preparation…we are getting ready for Easter and all the triumph and promise and dreams that follow that magnificent, incredible event. Lent’s 40 days gives …
March 29, 2020 Fifth Sunday in Lent Scripture readings – Ezekiel 37: 1-14 and John 9: 1-41 Throughout our lifetimes, each of us will encounter someone who enjoys asking trick questions. Sometimes these are clever or funny; usually they either make …
March 22, 2020 Fourth Sunday in Lent Scripture readings – 1st Samuel 16: 1-13 & John 9: 1-41 Living in these recent times has given all of us different sights that most of us have NEVER seen before! I keep …
March 15, 2020 Third Sunday in Lent Scripture readings – Exodus 17: 1-7 & John 4: 5-42 So…it seems that this couple approached the pastor after services on Sunday morning. They wanted their newborn, second child to be baptized in …