The Saturday Morning Post

Welcome to Saturday, March 29, 2008
 

Exploring Jesus and His Parables
 
Yesterday at LTSS we welcomed our latest guest lecturer, Dr. Ben Witherington III, who gave a lecture concerning the wisdom of Jesus as experienced through his teaching in parables.  No doubt many in the blogosphere have heard Witherington, or read one or more of his thirty [...]

Friday Five

Singing Owl from Revgalblogpals writes:

Lingering effects of a cold have me watching more television than usual. There appears to be a resurgence of the old daytime staple–the quiz show. Except they are on during prime time, and a great many of them offer the chance of winning one million dollars.I think it started with Regis [...]

Please Pray for Heath and Family

This morning before classes I heard the news that last night a football player, Heath Benedict from our son’s college (Newberry College) was found dead at his home in Jacksonville, Fla.  He was presumably home on spring break, but was preparing for the NFL Draft next month.  The seminary is in close proximity to Newberry [...]

Spring Fever

Well, it has finally set in; I have senior-itus.  You’ve heard of senior-itus; that strain of spring fever that hits most people this time of year who are about to complete a degree program.  The symptoms of this condition are many and varied, and they usually present themselves all at once.  One day you are [...]

He Lives!

Christ Is Risen!
 

He is Risen Indeed!
Alleluia!
 

Almighty and Everlasting God; the whole earth proclaims your glory!  The church sings your praises, for you have raised up from death he who was crucified for the sake of the world.  You have reconciled that which was lost to humanity so very long ago, restored creation to its fullness [...]

The Saturday Morning Post

 Welcome To Saturday, March 22, 2008

Spring Has Sprung!
  
 
With the Easter Celebration just hours away, God’s beautiful garden here in the South Carolina has bloomed just in time to proclaim Christ’s victory over death, and the rebirth of a world redeemed by the power of God’s love.  Flowering trees such as dogwoods and pear trees are [...]

Paradise at the Foot of the Cross

Luke 23:39-43
Paradise

The book of Genesis describes God’s creation as a beautiful Garden filled with every kind of fruit and flower.  It was a perfect place in full harmony with God the creator. Never has there been a place that matched its beauty.  In a word, God’s garden is paradise.
In his epic poem Paradise Lost, 17th [...]

Sermon for Maundy Thursday

This is a manuscript of the sermon I intend to preach for Maundy Thursday evening worship service.  Several of our young children will receive the sacrament of Holy Communion for the first time.
Maundy Thursday - March 20, 2008 
Exodus 12:1-14, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, John 13:1-17, 31-35
Grace and peace from God the father, and our Lord and [...]

Making the Most of Holy Week

It’s true; what my Greek and New Testament Theology professor says about Jesus and the modern world is true.  If you want to see Jesus make headlines; if you want Jesus to lead off the evening world news report, or get high Nielsen ratings on a week night, wait for Christmas and Easter.  Jesus has impeccable [...]

One of God’s Angels

Helen called last night.  You know Helen; she is the one person in church who always calls when there is something important on the front burner of life.  When someone is sick or not feeling particularly well, Helen is the one who calls to say I love you and hopes that you feel better soon.  [...]