In God’s Hands – December 4th
In God’s Hands Acrylic on canvas Carol Ewart Come to me all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 In this painting Carol seeks to convey that Jesus will take care of … Continue reading →
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Waiting – December 3rd
The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from … Continue reading →
And Suddenly – December 2nd
Luke 2:13-14 Suddenly a great assembly of the heavenly forces was with the angel praising God. They said, 14 “Glory to God in heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favors.” Life is full of and suddenly moments. Moments … Continue reading →
The Rest of the Story – December 1st
Genesis 3: 1-13 1 The snake was the most intelligent of all the wild animals that the LORD God had made. He said to the woman, “Did God really say that you shouldn’t eat from any tree in the garden?” … Continue reading →
“Rejoice! rejoice, believers” – November 30th
Rejoice! Rejoice, believers and let your light appear…” The Rev. Kristy K. Smith Advent is the season of hopeful waiting, a season of preparation for the Christ who comes and dwells with us and in us. That sense of … Continue reading →
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel – November 29th
Advent Wreath Candle Lighting First Week of Advent, November 29, 2020 Isaiah 64:1-9 & Mark 13:24-37 Reader One: If ever there was a year we needed Advent, this is the year. We hardly know how to describe the year we … Continue reading →
Follow the Star – Advent Devotionals Introduction
Sky Watching Glorious now behold Him arise, King and God and sacrifice. Alleluia, Alleluia; Earth to the heavens replies. Oh, star of wonder, star of night, Star with royal beauty bright, Westward leading, still proceeding, Guide us to thy perfect … Continue reading →
More to the Truth
November 2020 Prelude to conversation… When Madame Curie looked for the “truth” of radioactivity…it took research and effort. When Thomas Edison looked for the “truth” of a light bulb…it took research and effort. Sometimes the research went on for years. … Continue reading →
Believe There Is Good In The World
Prelude to conversation… Good people make every attempt to live by the laws of the country in which they are citizens…or make every attempt to change the laws. Good people play fair with others. Good people strive to live in such a way … Continue reading →
Whose Church Is This?
Whose Church Is This? Luke 19:10 The disciples said to him, “If this is the situation between a husband and wife, it is better not to marry.” Why does the church exist? Certainly the last few months have caused us … Continue reading →