Jan 6, 2023 | Celebration, Community, International, Pulpit Posts, World
On Sunday we will hear the story of Jesus’ Baptism. As he came out of the Jordan River, a voice from heaven was heard to say, “This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.” As we reflect on Jesus’ baptism we take the opportunity to reflect on our own...
Dec 9, 2022 | Community, International, Pulpit Posts, World
Have you ever been in a situation where people did not live up to the hopes and expectations you had for them? If so, you can probably understand why John the Baptist was confused in this coming Sunday’s gospel. Uncertain, scary times can shake us and cause us to have...
Nov 11, 2022 | Community, International, Pulpit Posts, World
We live in a world that is unpredictable, a world which is worrisome to us, a world in which we never thought we would experience. What do we do when trouble tries to bury us? Do we trust God even when we can’t see His plan? Somehow we seem to think God needs to...
Oct 14, 2022 | Community, International, Pulpit Posts, World
When the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on earth? This is perhaps a disturbing question in Scripture. It comes at the close of a parable encouraging faith and being persistent in prayer. God answers prayers, but what if a day comes when people no longer pray or...
Sep 16, 2022 | Community, International, Pulpit Posts, World
A steward is someone who has been given the authority to oversee something for someone else. In other words, a servant, even though a steward my have control over people and resources. Can you see the parallel between the master (Jesus and the steward (us) in our...