The season that begins on Easter Sunday and continues through Ascension. This time celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ and his appearance to his followers.
April 11, 2021 Second Sunday of Easter Scripture reading: John 20: 19-31 There is a novel that I read many years ago called The Shadowman. It is the story of a wicked Nazi who escaped Germany at the end of World War …
Scripture – John 13:34 Theme: Possibly lost in the mix of four worship services in the eight days of Holy is the meaning of the word, “Maundy.” This word is part of the title of the night that Jesus had …
April 4, 2021 Easter Sunday Scripture reading: Mark 16: 1-8 (women find the tomb empty) Today we hear the most frustrating Resurrection account of the four Gospels. One commentator remarked that the ending of Mark’s Gospel is written as if to …
May 24, 2020 7th Sunday of Easter Scripture readings – 1st Peter 5: 6-11 and Acts 1: 6-14 At some point in all our lives, we left home. Think about that statement for a minute. Even back in ancient times, most people left the …
May 21, 2020 Scripture readings – Luke 24: 44-53 Theme: Jesus’ earthly ministry was done, so he left the earth to be in Heaven with the Father. He also promised that he would return exactly as he had left – …
May 17, 2020 6th Sunday of Easter Scripture reading – 1st Peter 2: 4-10 From the Epistle to Diognetus, written around 130 AD, listen to the following description of early Christians: “For the Christians are distinguished from others neither by country, nor …
May 13, 2020 Scripture readings – Matthew 7:24-27 Theme: Jesus chose Simon upon whom he would build his church; he changed his name to something we more commonly recognize: “Peter” – the Rock. Jesus asks us to build our faith …
May 10, 2020 5th Sunday of Easter Scripture readings – 1st Peter 3: 13-22 and Acts 17: 22-34 Since it’s Mother’s Day, I think we should all think back to our childhoods and remember our mothers. As we do, let’s focus on all …
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 …