We sing the praise of him who died, Of him who died upon the cross; The sinner’s hope let men deride; For this we count the world but loss. for the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us being saved it is the power of God. 1 Cor.Continue reading “The Cross: What an Odd Symbol”
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Lent 2021 – Ash Wednesday
We sing the praise of him who died, Of him who died upon the cross; The sinner’s hope let men deride; For this we count the world but loss. We Sing the Praise of Him Who Died by Thomas Kelly (1815) When I survey the wondrous cross on which the Prince of Glory died, MyContinue reading “Lent 2021 – Ash Wednesday”
Lent 2021
The lenten season begins tomorrow. Today is normally a day of feasting before the time of fasting begins. Cake is eaten or maybe pancakes – although I’m calling that cake too since it is in the name. You can’t have a pancake without the cake…sounds like a catchy sermon title! But I digress. As youContinue reading “Lent 2021”
Church Growth 101 – Sermon Excerpt
How does the church grow? (watch full sermon here) 2 Corinthians 4:1-6 is a master class taught by a master teacher (Paul) on this very important question. 4 Therefore, since it is by God’s mercy that we are engaged in this ministry, we do not lose heart. 2 We have renounced the shameful things that oneContinue reading “Church Growth 101 – Sermon Excerpt”
top3 for February 5, 2021
Happy Friday everyone! I wanted to drop by and leave you with three things to get you (and me!) thinking as we head into the weekend. #1 To fully feel life course through us, indeed, we ought to befriend our own attention, by Mary Oliver I think Mary Oliver is on the right track butContinue reading “top3 for February 5, 2021”
