Stepping out in faith…
Jesus, whom the disciples had put their faith in had been crucified and buried. Just imagine how they felt. Fear would be a viable emotion considering what they were facing. If the Jews would kill Jesus, wouldn't they seek to kill his followers also? So they scattered and we find them hiding away behind a …
One of the most famous sermons ever delivered was given by Jesus, himself. It's called the Sermon on the Mount and it contains the Beatitudes. Jesus describes his followers in this sermon. Last week we took a look at the first Beatitude. You can find that blog post here. To listen to the sermon this …
photo credit to https://unsplash.com/@everythingcaptured? I've often heard that we should worship God in Spirit and in Truth, but what does that mean? This is something that I really wanted to understand, so with some intentionality, I've done some digging to help me get a grasp on it. I actually think I've been making it a …
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven... Matt 5:3 These words are from Jesus as he teaches the disciples who climbed up the mountainside with him. Followers of Jesus, soaking in the message he shares with them who might have questioned what he meant by poor in spirit. We’re …
It seems that as I listen to the sermon each week and then reflect on it as I prepare to write this blog post, there is always something that stands out to me. Sometimes it may just be a phrase that the pastor mentioned in passing or it might be the main topic of the …
Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people he chose for his inheritance. From heaven the Lord looks down and sees all mankind; from his dwelling place he watches all who live on earth - he who forms the hearts of all, who considers everything they do, No king is saved by …
It all comes down to this: We must worship God and God alone. My take away from the sermon today, February 7, 2021, is that throughout history we have collectively been in a perpetual cycle of finding God, turning our back on him, and returning to him in repentance. It amazes me how we refuse …
Snow was just starting to fall as we left the house for church this morning. Image by kristamonique from Pixabay if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their …
Image by Franz Roos from Pixabay I know, it sounds ridiculous to compare a Christian to a snow plow, but hang with me for a minute. Our preacher had just returned from a trip with his family to visit his oldest daughter who lives in Texas. It snowed - in Texas! About 3" worth of …
Image by Welcome to All ! ツ Love, Harmony & Peace from Pixabay Did you ever think about what kind of a person Joseph was? Mary, the mother of Jesus, was pledged to be married to Joseph. How he handled learning that his wife was with child before they had been together is pretty remarkable. …
