ECCLESIOLOGICAL ETCHINGApril 19, 2021Prayer for the Week:Magnificent God, we ask for peace in a troubled land; for life in a barren land; for hope in a vain land. Whether we speak of a nation’s soul or an individual’s soul, there is a sacred imperative calling for revival and restoration. Let all those in need of a drink from the reservoir that is your Spirit, O Lord, take in
ECCLESIOLOGICAL ETCHINGApril 18, 2021Scripture: 1st Peter 1:14-15Don’t be conformed to your former desires, those that shaped you when you were ignorant. But, as obedient children, you must be holy in every aspect of your lives, just as the one who called you is holy. Thought for the Day: Whenever the scriptures use words like ‘every,’ I find myself getting nervous. I wish it read: often, frequent or pretty
ECCLESIOLOGICAL ETCHINGApril 16, 2021Scripture: Luke 18:18-19A certain ruler asked Jesus, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good but God alone.” Thought for the Day: This is one of those challenging passages for good Trinitarians. If you believe Jesus was God enfleshed, then shouldn’t Jesus be good as well? I have six
ECCLESIOLOGICAL ETCHINGApril 15, 2021Scripture: Galatians 2:19-20For through the law I died to the law, so that I might live to God. I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but it is Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for
ECCLESIOLOGICAL ETCHINGApril 13, 2021Scripture: Micah 6:8He has told you, O mortal , what is good and what the LORD requires from you: to do justice, embrace faithful love, and walk humbly with your God. Thought for the Day: On Sunday I shared the importance of having a clear response to the question: What are you doing here? Though the question can be heard in many different ways, I
ECCLESIOLOGICAL ETCHINGApril 12, 2021Prayer for the Week:We ask for wisdom, we ask for mercy.We ask for faith, we ask for compassion.We ask so much from the One who has given so much.O God who is abounding in steadfast love and who offers forgiveness beyond measure, we cannot match your generosity. We cannot pretend to fully replicate your sacrificial kindness, but we can strive to live so as to
ECCLESIOLOGICAL ETCHINGApril 11, 2021Scripture: Proverbs 11:2When pride comes, so does shame, but wisdom brings humility. Thought for the Day: I have been thinking a lot about humble service recently. Today, we will once again gather for in-person worship (LiveStream will also be available), and though the sanctuary is not finished, it will be good to be in there for a second Sunday. I’m guessing some folks might look
ECCLESIOLOGICAL ETCHINGApril 10, 2021Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-2Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword. Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, “So may the gods do to me, and more also, if I do not make your life like the life of one of them by this time tomorrow.” Thought for the Day: Phil Driscoll is