Fourth Sunday of Easter April 30, 2023 Scripture readings: Ezekiel 34:7-15 and 1st Peter 2:19-22 What do any of us truly deserve? That’s a very good question. I may have a very good answer for us to ponder for today. I think any of …
Fourth Sunday of Easter April 30, 2023 Scripture readings: Ezekiel 34:7-15 and 1st Peter 2:19-22 What do any of us truly deserve? That’s a very good question. I may have a very good answer for us to ponder for today. I think any of …
Third Sunday of Easter April 23, 2023 Scripture reading: Luke 24: 13-35 Whenever someone different or new comes to dinner, it is always an occasion for change. Because that new person – either man or woman – changes the usual “vibe” of …
Scripture: Isaiah 51: 1-2 Theme: Even in our daily lives, even when we are not praying or worshiping the Lord, we can still count on the “rock” of our belief – as well as all the lessons previous generations learned …
Second Sunday of Easter April 16, 2023 Scripture reading: John 20: 19-31 Throughout much of the past 30 years or so, I have used nicknames to remember many, many people. Often the nickname sticks well after the person’s real name has faded …
Easter Sunday April 9, 2023 Scripture readings: Acts 10:34-43 and Matthew 28:1-15a One of my favorite things is when the Lord surprises us. We always seem to fall for it too…almost as if we didn’t expect the Lord to act…almost as …
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 …
Palm Sunday April 2, 2023 Scripture reading: Matthew 21:1-11 Of all the genres of movies and television shows, one of my favorites is the western. In the various westerns, sooner or later, there is a scene when somebody is a’comin’ to …