A collect is a brief prayer for the people of God. While it is not common in the Methodist tradition, collects are a regular part of prayer in the Episcopal Church as well as the Catholic Church. They offer a way to join our hearts together in a “collective” praise and request. A collect followsContinue reading “Collect for Thursday”
Author Archives: Todd Nelson
Prophesy of Heroic Patience
Anna is described with greater detail in Luke 2 than her actual experience might indicate deems necessary. For she spent a fleeting few minutes with the infant Jesus, without ever holding him or speaking directly to him or his parents, and yet we know a great deal about her. The name Anna means grace. AndContinue reading “Prophesy of Heroic Patience”
Advent Introduction
Those who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31 NRSV As we begin the Christian year in the season of Advent, there is no better time to begin, start over, andContinue reading “Advent Introduction”
Making a Difference – Jeanne Badgett
Feeling inspired is right! In addition to her many other duties with UK’s Cooperative Extension, Jeanne Badgett has been on the forefront of helping Kentuckians mask-up during Covid. She works with people throughout the Commonwealth supporting, training, and encouraging them in their mask making endeavors. Jeanne is using her gifts to make a difference! ThankContinue reading “Making a Difference – Jeanne Badgett”
Bigger than a Budget – Sermon Excerpt from Nov. 15, 2020
Let us not forget that our common life is dependent upon each other’s toil. Compline Prayer from the Book of Common Prayer I pray the above regularly as part of our nightly 9:00PM prayer time. Each time it reminds me that we are interdependent. Never to be an island unto ourselves – yes, even usContinue reading “Bigger than a Budget – Sermon Excerpt from Nov. 15, 2020”
