A church in Atlanta was honoring one of its senior pastors who had been retired for many years. He was now 92. After a warm welcome and presentation it was his turn to speak. "When I was invited to come here today I was asked to tell you what was the greatest lesson I ever learned in my 60 years...
I keep the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. Therefore my heart is glad, and my soul rejoices; my body also rests secure. You show me the path of life. In your presence...
Abide in me as I abide in you. Just as the branch cannot bear fruit by itself unless it abides in the vine, neither can you unless you abide in me. I am the vine, you are the branches. Those who abide in me and I in them bear much fruit, because apart from me you can do...
The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God… the time is fulfilled, and the reign of God has come near; repent and believe in the good news. – Mark 1:1,15 This week we began a new chapter in our country with new leadership and new directions. Many cheered. Others...
For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice, but rather a spirit of power and of love and of self-discipline. – 2 Timothy 1:7 There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. – I John 4:18 Mob violence is nothing new. Last week’s insurrection can be added to...
Did you know that your hymnal isn't just for singing hymns? There are many liturgies for worship, weddings, baptisms, funerals, and for different times of day. Also there are a great many prayers. ELW as a Prayer Resource Some prayers are written for a specific day of the church year, others...
Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you.For darkness shall cover the earth, and thick darkness the peoples; but the Lord will arise upon you, and his glory will...
Words have power. False words have power to kill. Our United States Constitution protects the right to free speech, but it does not protect the right to use words in ways that destroy or kill. On June 14, 1920, Irene Tusken and her boyfriend, Jimmie Sullivan, lied about a sexual assault on...
“In those days a decree went out…” But babies will come despite. No king or puffed potentate or powers beyond can order birth. The days before, Mary struggles. Lying down, sitting up, pacing floor, no position is comfortable. Sleep is short. The baby kicks her bladder...
Since all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God; they are now justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. – Romans 3:23-24 The other day I was checking out at the Har Mar Cub when a woman tapped me on the shoulder and then handed me a Cub...