Scripture: Ephesians 4:32 …and be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ has forgiven you. Thought for the Day: In Wendell Berry’s book of poetry, “Leavings,” he has a piece simply entitled “A Letter to My Brother.” It begins, Dear John, You said “Treat your worst enemies as if they could become your best friends.” You were not the first to perpetrate such
Scripture: Luke 2:41-42 Now every year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for the festival of the Passover. And when he was twelve years old, they went up as usual for the festival. Thought for the Day: “I can’t believe another year has come and gone!” How many times do you say that? I find myself saying it more and more. I wonder if the parent’s of Jesus said
Scripture: Romans 8:25 But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience. Thought for the Day: Saint Francis de Sales, not to be confused with Saint Francis of Assisi, wrote: “Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections but instantly set about remedying them — every day begin the task
Scripture: Ruth 1:16-19 But Ruth said to Naomi, “Do not press me to leave you or to turn back from following you! Where you go, I will go; where you lodge, I will lodge; your people shall be my people, and your God my God. Where you die, I will die— there will I be buried. May the Lord do thus and so to me, and more as
Scripture: Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; teach and admonish one another in all wisdom; and with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God. Thought for the Day: Today is the Third Day of Christmas, and as the song goes, on the third day of Christmas my true love gave to me, Three French Hens. I just learned
From Rev. Sheila Gillett Scripture: Matthew 28:20 “…And surely I (Jesus) am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Thought for the Day: Faith is believing what we cannot see. It is believing in the truth of the Word that God left for us. Faith that the words are true. Faith that we believe with all our hearts and souls that Jesus Christ is our
On this Christmas Day, I invite you to read this article from one of my favorite people in all he world, Garrison Keillor: CLICK HERE SEE YOU SUNDAY MORNING Three Services 8:15, 9:30 & 11:00
Scripture: Luke 2:6 While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child. Thought for the Day: Oh the best made plans… It is not unusual to read a story about a baby being born alongside the road or in a cab or even aboard an airplane, but in today’s world, medical assistance isn’t too far away. In first century Palestine, being away from your
Scripture: John 11:11 After saying this, he told them, “Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep, but I am going there to awaken him.” Thought for the Day: It is only two days before Christmas, and I am looking at a passage from the middle of Jesus’ ministry. That may not seem quite right in the chronology of the Christian year, but in light of our theme for this
Scripture: Isaiah 9:6 For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Thought for the Day: It is said that life is the only real counselor, and I do believe that those who are willing to reflect on their faux pas and blunders will learn much.