Then Jesus took the bread. When he had given thanks, he distributed it to those who were sitting there. He did the same with the fish, each getting as much as they wanted. (John 6:11) When they finished eating, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love…
This year Thanksgiving fell on the latest date it can: November 28. It causes some concern, especially to retailers, when this happens. So, this year more than ever the Black Friday specials started early. (In fact, some started November 1 which has nothing to do with Thanksgiving’s date in my…
It is coming up to the Thanksgiving holiday soon. This year I keep kidding around with folks because my birthday happens to fall on Thanksgiving. So, for my 60th birthday they are throwing a wonderful parade in New York City broadcast around the world for my birthday! All kidding aside,…
Consecration Sunday Is Coming! Congregations that approach financial stewardship from a biblical perspective do not view the money Christians give to their church merely as a way to pay its bills. Rather, such congregations see financial contributions as a way to help people grow spiritually in their relationship with God…
Trust. A word we tend not to use in a positive manner these days. More often than not, we are speaking of NOT trusting a person, a news article, a promise on a commercial, or even the weather. We have been on the receiving end of so much spin, manipulation,…
The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it, the world and its inhabitants too. Because God is the one who established it on the seas; God set it firmly on the waters. (Psalm 24:1-2 CEB) I recently dug everything out at the house to put memories in scrapbooks. I…
Be still, and know that I am God! I am exalted among the nations, I am exalted in the earth. (Psalm 48:10) Be still before the Lord, and wait patiently for him;…(Psalm 37:7) The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; he…
The Charting the Course of Discipleship Team has continued to pray and review the ideas everyone gave us on our all church planning day in January. Ideas that were offered were numerous and exciting. We have already done the Lent study and Easter bags for the food pantry. June 9…
Our season of Lent was one of many opportunities to learn, reflect, grow, and mature in our relationship with Jesus. The Wednesday noon series gave us a chance to worship with persons from all the churches in the ministerial association. The Bible study is off to a great start and…
As we near the end of the season of Lent and prepare to remember all the events of Jesus’ last week leading to his crucifixion, we mark his entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. This year that falls on April 14. It is a strange kind of day with the…