Reflections
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“A Time of Restoration and Joy”
The sermon on Jeremiah 31:7-14 presents a message of hope and restoration for those facing despair. Drawing parallels between the Israelites’ exile and modern-day struggles, it emphasizes God’s promise of restoration, unshakeable joy in trials, and abundance of blessings. Embracing… Continue reading
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“Love Unveiled: A Divine Symphony in Advent”
Fourth Sunday of Advent: Year B 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16 • Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26 • Romans 16:25-27 • Luke 1:26-38 Dr. John Hill As we embark on this fourth Sunday of the Advent season, our hearts are attuned to the… Continue reading
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“Joyful Anticipation: Rejoicing in the Light of Advent”
Third Sunday of Advent: Year B Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 • Psalm 126 • 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 • John 1:6-8, 19-28 As we gather in this sacred Advent season for the third Sunday, our hearts are filled with the anticipation of… Continue reading
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“A Peaceful Advent: Finding Harmony in God’s Promises”
As we embark on the sacred journey of Advent, our hearts are drawn to the resonant theme of peace woven throughout the Scriptures. Today, our reflections will be guided by the words of Isaiah 40:1-11, Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13, 2 Peter… Continue reading
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The Communion of the Saints
According to the Holy Scripture, in Ezekiel 10, the people’s apathy and hardheartedness were so great, that the “glory of the Lord” departed from the Temple, over the Eastern Gate of Jerusalem. However, in chapter 11, Ezekiel comforts the people… Continue reading
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Mary and the Women of Christmas
The Christmas story is one of, if not the, most beloved stories in the scripture. We set up the “manger scene,” and some additional pieces as the story unfolds. The stable, the manger, and the hay. For years we read… Continue reading
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Work and Life
Other than sleep, working claims a majority of our life’s energy, passion, and pain. In fact, the bulk of your living is with your coworkers, bosses, and clients; but isn’t there more than this? The reality is that you (those… Continue reading
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Evangelism
What is Evangelism? The root of the word evangelism comes from the Greek that means “good news” or “gospel.” Therefore, it begs the question, then “What is the Gospel?” What is so good about this news? First Corinthians 15:3-6 summarizes… Continue reading
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War and Peace
Many years ago I struggled through the literary work, Tolstoy’s War and Peace. The work centers on Napoleon’s invasion of Russia in 1812 and follows three important characters—Pierre Bezukhov, the son of a count fighting for his right to inheritance… Continue reading
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Renewal & Revival
I admit that many Christians in Eastern North Carolina regard revival as the event in the spring, or fall, or both when a special speaker comes to town for a few days of worship. We model these services after the… Continue reading
