Sunday, November 23rdLectionary TextColossians 1:12b-20, CEBHe made it so you could take part in the inheritance, in light granted to God’s holy people. 13 He rescued us from the control of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of the Son he loves. 14 He set us free through the Son and forgave our sins.(Hymn about Christ’s work)15 The Son … Continue reading Christ is Holding Us
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The Lord Will Bring Justice
Sunday, November 16thLectionary Psalm: Psalm 98:4-9, CEB: Shout triumphantly to the Lord, all the earth! Be happy! Rejoice out loud! Sing your praises!5 Sing your praises to the Lord with the lyre—with the lyre and the sound of music.6 With trumpets and a horn blast, shout triumphantly before the Lord, the king!7 Let the sea … Continue reading The Lord Will Bring Justice
Add To Your Faith
Sermon Text: 2 Peter 1:3-9, CEB: 'By his divine power the Lord has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of the one who called us by his own honor and glory. Through his honor and glory he has given us his precious and wonderful promises, that you may share … Continue reading Add To Your Faith
Bible Trace: Spiritual Gifts
https://youtu.be/zQv9AVeOA2s?si=XLBDhL8hgVM7FmBQ Sermon Texts: Romans 12:3-18, NRSV 'For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of yourself more highly than you ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned. For as in one body we have many members, and … Continue reading Bible Trace: Spiritual Gifts
Bible Outfitters: Tourist Traps
I had an opportunity to preach recently at my home church, Tennison Memorial United Methodist in Mt. Pleasant, Tx. We are about to embark on a year-long journey through the bible, and this is the message I brought to our congregation in preparation for the adventure. https://youtu.be/ksHKSCoH9ZA
Great News: Great Joy!
I had an opportunity to bring the sermon this past Sunday morning at my home church, Tennison Memorial United Methodist Church of Mount Pleasant, Tx. The recording is available below, followed by a transcript if you prefer to read rather than listen. Automated Transcript Below:------------------------------------------------Today's scripture reading is from the letter that Paul wrote to … Continue reading Great News: Great Joy!
Galatians 3
There is no longer Jew or Greek, there is no longer slave or free, there is no longer male and female; for all of you are one in Christ Jesus.Galatians 3:28 NRSV If there is no longer a social structure in Christ, then arguments about who is allowed to have authority over whom are irrelevant. … Continue reading Galatians 3
Children Are Born Persons
"Children are born persons."Charlotte Mason I started my day thinking about this quote. I even mentioned in passing during my morning work day. Then, I went to run errands and grab some lunch. I went across town to a place I often go on Mondays when I'm in town alone, because I can eat quickly … Continue reading Children Are Born Persons
First Senior Year
It's September 1st, 2022, and we just started the first day of my oldest child's senior year of high school. Let me tell you what,It is bringing up all kinds of abandonment emotions, but that's a story for another day.Today is his day. This is his story. It's his story and my story, but his … Continue reading First Senior Year
Slaughter Draweth Nigh
It's coming soon. This weekend, our first hog will be meeting his ultimate demise. He's quite a bit bigger than he was when he was just a little shoat. The pictures d he gravity of slaughtering animals. (Check out the first conversation here.) On how sadness is appropriate. On how tears are justified. We spoke … Continue reading Slaughter Draweth Nigh
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