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“The Light, the Song, the Grace, and the Gift: Celebrating Christmas Day”
A Christmas Message: Christmas Day Isaiah 9:2-7 Psalm 96 Titus 2:11-14 Luke 2:1-14, (15-20) On this joyous Christmas Day, our hearts are drawn to the sacred passages of Isaiah 9:2-7, Psalm 96, Titus 2:11-14, and Luke 2:1-14, (15-20). Together, these… Continue reading
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A Call to Love and Serve Others
Lectionary Reflection: Matthew 25:31-46 (Christ The King Sunday) (Year A) In Matthew 25:31-46, Jesus teaches us about the importance of serving and loving others. This passage tells us that in order to enter God’s kingdom, we must serve and love… Continue reading
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Risk, Responsibility, and Reward
Lectionary: Matthew 25:14-30 (Year A) The Parable of the Talents, narrated in Matthew 25:14-30, is a story about three servants who were entrusted with their master’s possessions while he went on a journey. The story describes how the master entrusted… Continue reading
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Crossing the Jordan River – A Story of Faith and Miracles (Joshua 3:7-17)
The Bible is filled with stories of faith, courage, and miracles. One such account is of the miraculous crossing of the Jordan River by the Israelites, as they finally reached the Promised Land. The story is an embodiment of God’s… Continue reading
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Understanding the Significance of John 13: A Deeper Dive into Jesus’ Act of Washing the Disciples’ Feet
John 13 is a chapter in the Bible that is often regarded as one of the most significant and profound acts of Jesus. This chapter beautifully portrays Jesus’ love for his disciples, as well as his selflessness and humility. The… Continue reading
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Christ is Risen; He is Risen Indeed!
In a recent Bible study, I covered Acts 2 and the events surrounding the Pentecost event. Imagine being there in that upper room—curious, anxious—wondering if anything would happen at all. Would this be Jesus’ return? Would he finally kick out… Continue reading
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Heroes of Faith: George Muller
George Müller was born September 27, 1805 in Kroppenstädt, Prussia; now Kroppenstedt, Germany. George was the second child of Johann and Sophie Müller. In 1810, the family moved to Heimersleben, where the government hired Johann to collect taxes for the… Continue reading
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Biblical Worship Styles
Worship is a two-edged sword. Few things are as powerful and divisive as the subject—divisive only regarding the deeply held passions toward worship style. Perhaps you prefer a quiet, reflective service or an energetic, free-spirited service. Regardless of the… Continue reading
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It Begins with Why
It was time to put the ham in the oven, and the boy watched his mother take it out of the refrigerator and place it in the center of the cutting board. She carefully carved slits in the ham with… Continue reading
