Sermon Excerpt from March 5, 2023 In that same way a checkbook and calendar can point out priorities, I believe anxious thoughts can point out idols which are those things that take priority over our relationship with God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. When I say anxiousness a fixation of our thoughts on some… Read More Opportunities not Obstacles
Welcome to March! Before you head off for this first weekend of meteorological spring, here are three things that I have been reading and thinking about this week. I hope they are as helpful and challenging for you as they have been for me. Have a great weekend! #1 Holiness, in God, is much more… Read More top3 for March 3, 2023
At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” 2 He called a child, whom he put among them, 3 and said, “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. 4 Whoever becomes humble… Read More Childlike Faith for All Ages
What then are we to say was gained by Abraham, our ancestor according to the flesh? 2 For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. 3 For what does the scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him as righteousness.” 4 Now to… Read More Remembering Who is In Charge
Almighty God,you show to those who are in error the light of your truth,that they may return to the way of righteousness:grant to all those who are admittedinto the fellowship of Christ’s religion,that they may reject those thingsthat are contrary to their profession,and follow all such things as are agreeable to the same;through our Lord… Read More Collect (Collective Prayer) for the Second Sunday in Lent
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