As he walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea– for they were fishermen. And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fish for people.” Immediately they left their nets and followed him. Matthew [...]
A few minutes ago Angela and I went to check on the cardinal nest in our holly bush and found a disturbing sight. The nest has been destroyed and we found one of the egg shells on the ground below. I know that it is just the way of nature, and that for every nest [...]
As I prepare my sermon for this week, my mind wanders to our front yard where the Easter lilies are once again blooming. Each year, as with many folks, Angela and I place lilies in the chancel of our church in memory of those loved ones who have since passed from earthly life. Sometimes we [...]
Come Holy Spirit, and fill the hearts of your faithful, and kindle in us the fire of Your Love. Amen.
The sky outside is overcast with dark gray clouds, misting rain and cooler than normal temperatures for this time of year. All in all it is a most fitting day considering the news from the weekend and the letter I received in my email this morning. People say things happen in threes. Well, in some [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
As he rode along, people kept spreading their cloaks on the road. As he was now approaching the path down from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to praise God joyfully with a loud voice for all the deeds of power that they had seen, saying, “Blessed is the king [...]
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