Welcome to the Season of Advent Welcome to the first Sunday of a new church year. Officially past Thanksgiving & permission to “Get in the Christmas spirit” Walking through that idea of IN the spirit over the next few weeks As God approaches us again through this season, we may be struck by a spirit…
I tell you, these last few days have certainly flown by. It felt like ten minutes…under water! However, the week finally ended on two distinctly different notes; wonderful celebration for the life of K.C., and then off to Grand Ledge to officiate C.S.’s amazing wedding. As you can imagine, these were two completely different events, each with its own set of emotions.…
There’s an old saying in Hollywood, “You want to find a writer, just throw a rock you’re your bound to hit one.” To which many writers might add, “And make sure you throw it hard enough to help eliminate the competition.” The story written by Luke, recalls not a writer but a sinner, to which same idiom rings true. “If you want…
Reading: Matthew 5:1-12 (The Beatitudes) In 1927 Max Ehrmann wrote Desiderata, which when translated from Latin means “desired things.” It’s a beautiful prose poem that begins with the words, “Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence.” During my time away with my family, which wasn’t always as peaceful or placid as one might wish, I learned this…
Readings: 2 Samuel 7:1-16; Ephesians 2:13-22 I gotta tell you, I really like the theme of this years mission trip. Reframed: A Jesus Centered Mission I believe this is a perfect theme for us, because each one of us has been called to a particular mission in life. The way I see it is to be reframed in Jesus is more than just being…