“New Life Within the Mundane? I Wonder — January 29th, 2023

Same thing, different day. Mark 1:14-20 (NRSVUE) Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the good news of God and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.” As Jesus passed along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon andContinue reading ““New Life Within the Mundane? I Wonder — January 29th, 2023”

“The Music of Christmas” — December 18th, 2022

Do you know the value of music?  Psalm 100 (KJV) Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves;  we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter into his gatesContinue reading ““The Music of Christmas” — December 18th, 2022”

“The Hanging of the Green” — November 27th, 2022

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. “The Hanging of the Green” — November 27th, 2022 Select verses from Isaiah (NRSVUE) 9:1-3 But there will be no gloom for those who were in anguish. In the former time he brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in theContinue reading ““The Hanging of the Green” — November 27th, 2022”

“Living in Exile” — October 23rd, 2022

Do you know how to live while in exile? Hear what instruction Jeremiah gives. Jeremiah 29:1,4-7 (NRSVUE) These are the words of the letter that the prophet Jeremiah sent from Jerusalem to the remaining elders among the exiles and to the priests, the prophets, and all the people whom Nebuchadnezzar had taken into exile fromContinue reading ““Living in Exile” — October 23rd, 2022”

“Suprised by ?” — October 16th, 2022

God comes to us in unexpected places and speaks through unexpected people. As we approach the Advent and Christmas season for 2022, prepare yourself to be surprised by joy. Zephaniah 3:14-20 (NRSVUE)Sing aloud, O daughter Zion;    shout, O Israel!Rejoice and exult with all your heart,    O daughter Jerusalem!The Lord has taken away the judgments against you;    he has turned awayContinue reading ““Suprised by ?” — October 16th, 2022”