ECCLESIOLOGICAL ETCHINGSJanuary 31, 2021A Tribute To My Mother: As some of you know, today is my mother’s 90th birthday, and so I am going to selfishly borrow this communication tool for the day. When thinking of sacrifice, there are extraordinary occurrences that grab people’s attention. They are the acts of which headlines are made – Stranger Runs Into Burning Building; Soldier Carries Fellow Soldier To Safety; Teenager Saves
ECCLESIOLOGICAL ETCHINGSJanuary 30, 2021Scripture: Psalm 111:1-3Praise the Lord! I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation. Great are the works of the Lord, studied by all who delight in them. Full of honor and majesty is his work, and his righteousness endures forever. Thought for the Day: The Call to Worship this Sunday echos the opening
ECCLESIOLOGICAL ETCHINGSJanuary 29, 2021Scripture: 2nd Corinthian 13:11Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you. Thought for the Day: This past week, I learned that Rev. Paul A. Crow, Jr. had died. For more than two decades Paul served as president of the Council on Christian Unity.
ECCLESIOLOGICAL ETCHINGSJanuary 28, 2021Scripture: Matthew 14:23And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone… Thought for the Day: Ellen Burstyn, the great actress of TV, film and stage, is a deeply spiritual person. She wrote, What a lovely surprise to finally discover how unlonely being alone can be. Many people shy away from being
ECCLESIOLOGICAL ETCHINGSJanuary 27, 2021The Audio Devotional is based on: Mark 2:23-24One sabbath Jesus was going through the grainfields; and as they made their way his disciples began to pluck heads of grain. The Pharisees said to him, “Look, why are they doing what is not lawful on the sabbath?” From the Devotional:…Jesus tried to refocus them on a love that was unconditional in its nature, radically redemptive in
ECCLESIOLOGICAL ETCHINGSJanuary 26, 2021Scripture: James 2:14-16What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but do not have works? Can faith save you? If a brother or sister is naked and lacks daily food, and one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and eat your fill,” and yet you do not supply their bodily needs, what is the good
ECCLESIOLOGICAL ETCHINGSJanuary 24, 2021Scripture: Galatians 6:9So let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap at harvest time, if we do not give up. Thought for the Day: Yesterday, the Cypress Creek Christian Church Leadership Team met for a Virtual Retreat. It was very different from previous years, but it was good to see folks on Zoom. An amazing group of people! During
ECCLESIOLOGICAL ETCHINGSJanuary 23, 2021Scripture: Psalm 66:5Come and see God’s deeds; his works for human beings are awesome… Thought for the Day: Have you ever invited anyone to come and see the amazing things God is doing? Have you ever extended an invitation for an individual to experience the amazing love of God? In our current world, it is a bit more challenging as you’re not too sure where
ECCLESIOLOGICAL ETCHINGSJanuary 22, 2021Scripture: Matthew 6:9-10Pray then in this way: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Thought for the Day: What does it mean for us to pray that God’s kingdom comes to earth in such a way that it is a perfect reflection of heaven? The scholar N.T. Wright says that