Our God is Majestic, Glorious and Loving! Julius Segal, was a noted psychologist who studied survivors of concentration camps from the Korean War, Vietnam and Iraq. He discovered the ones who survived all had one thing in common. HOPE! They remained hopeful for what they would do and experience when they got home. They dreamed…
The disciples experienced a major transformation in the days following the resurrection. They moved from hiding in fear of their lives to preaching boldly about God’s love and the resurrection of Jesus as He had promised. They wondered if they would die like Jesus did, but when he returned he brought peace and challenged them…
On that first resurrection morning the women came to the tomb not expecting to find a living Jesus. Rev. Gary Kennedy asks “How many of us show up on Sunday morning not expecting to find a living Jesus?”
Rev. Ruth Blum reminisces the excitement of watching or participating in a parade. As Jesus triumphantly entered Jerusalem on a donkey the crowds were excited about his arrival and greeted him with praises using their outside voice. “God bless the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory to…
Do we make a difference? Looking at a passage from Isaiah 43:16-21, Rev. Gary Kennedy shares the importance of learning and sharing about the “bittersweet” character of God from the Old Testament as it contrasts with the sweetness of the New Testament.
Rev. Gary Kennedy combines the stories of the lost sheep and the prodigal son to remind us God is always searching for us to come to Him or return to Him. “. . . your brother was dead, and is alive; he was lost, and is found.” Luke 15:32b RSV
Rev. Gary Kennedy shares how Lent does not have to be a “downer” but rather an opportunity for repentance, redemption, reconciliation, and restoration of a relationship with Jesus, the Savior of the world.
Rev. Ruth Blum shares from Philippians 3 and 4 and suggests instead of burdening ourselves during Lent, let’s broaden our faith.