July 1, 2020 Scriptures – several of the Psalms, Book of Lamentations Theme: To lament is to cry or wail. The Book of Psalms contains many laments in which the writer is upset and crying out to God in pain, …
July 1, 2020 Scriptures – several of the Psalms, Book of Lamentations Theme: To lament is to cry or wail. The Book of Psalms contains many laments in which the writer is upset and crying out to God in pain, …
June 28, 2020 4th Sunday After Pentecost/13th Sunday in Ordinary Time Scripture readings – Genesis 21: 8-21 & Matthew 10: 34-39 During this past week, our denomination, the Presbyterian Church USA, met on-line to take of the business of our denomination as they …
June 24, 2020 Scripture – 1st John 3:4 and Isaiah 2:4 Theme: With all the divisions all over the world today – especially in our own country – it is important to remember what Rodney King asked in the early …
June 21, 2020 Father’s Day 3rd Sunday After Pentecost/12th Sunday in Ordinary Time Scripture reading – Genesis 22: 1-14 On this day, we celebrate and honor fathers everywhere. We have a Scripture reading in which the man called “Father Abraham” by generations of …
June 17, 2010 Scripture – Matthew 5: 33-37 Theme: Jesus tells us that we should honor any vows that we make. He tells us to let our ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes’ and our ‘No’ be ‘No.” Seems pretty straightforward. The vows taken …
June 14, 2020 2nd Sunday After Pentecost/11th Sunday in Ordinary Time Scripture reading – Genesis 18:1-5; 21:1-7 Through the wonder of medical science, the Internet, and the US Postal Service, it is now possible for you to purchase a special kit; …
November 24, 2019 Christ the King Sunday Scripture readings – Jeremiah 23: 5-6 and Luke 23: 33-43 We’ve all got it. Oh yes, every single one of us has something. No matter our age or experience or whatever…we’ve all got …
November 17, 2019 23rd Sunday after Pentecost Scripture readings – Isaiah 65:17-25, 2nd Thessalonians 3:6-13, and Luke 21: 5-19 The topic of the future is a popular one in religious circles. It seems that throughout history, various figures have told …
November 10, 2019 22nd Sunday after Pentecost Scripture readings – Haggai 2: 1-9 and Luke 20: 27-40 I confess that I am not a great fan of soup. When the weather is hot, soup doesn’t even sound good to me. …