Sunday March 10, 2024 | Fourth Sunday in Lent | John 3:1-21 -21 God did not send the Son…to condemn the world…But…that the world might be saved. (v.17) In the 1966 television show Mission Impossible the secret agent Dan Briggs is always presented with a mission. An automated voice says, “Your mission, Dan/Jim, should you… Read More »
Thanksgiving: A Special form of Prayer
All right. The title may seem a little inflammatory. But when we think of prayer, we have different forms it takes. I think most often most common is petition prayers, viz. prayers we direct to God for our needs, and those of others. We have prayers of intercessions. Kind of like petitioning, but instead of… Read More »
Can You Be A Christian And Celebrate Halloween?
Christianity and Halloween There has been great divide among Christians and their view on Halloween for much of the 20th century. Some view it as worship of Satan and everything evil. After all, during Halloween season, Hollywood capitalizes on gore with the release of ghastly horror films. Stores pop-up selling all kinds of ghoulish merchandise.… Read More »
God the Merciful and Just Judge – Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
As a court-reporter working at the Broward County Courthouse, I am privileged to witness to many court-hearings. I witness the Judge listen to both sides of an issue through the prosecuting state attorneys and defense attorneys’ presentations. Ultimately, the Judge weighs the evidence, and must judge accordingly. Often times, because the Judge is bound by… Read More »
I Will Not Leave You Orphaned; I Am Coming To You
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Our Heavenly Resumes
Have you ever made a resume? Undoubtedly at some point. It is the primary way we introduce ourselves to prospective employers. In it we try to convey all that we are, our talents, skills, and so on. This one little document carries the potential for a great job – or not. It is no wonder… Read More »
What’s in a Name?
What is in a Name? Often times, we pour our mind and heart into choosing a name for something. Perhaps a new animal, business, chat group, or a new baby! A name symbolizes a lot! Our hopes, dreams, and fears… In our reading today, God christens Abram with the new name Abraham meaning, “father… Read More »
10 Things You Won’t Find in a Church That Attracts Millennials
I keep hearing: “Pastor, young people just don’t come to church anymore…” It is usually said with a sense of resignation that that is just the way it is. But it doesn’t have to be. I wonder how many of the “millenial turn-offs” this author describes are present in our congregation? What are we… Read More »
What is Advent
What Is Advent? By Justin Holcomb For many Christians unfamiliar with the liturgical year, there may be some confusion surrounding the meaning of the Advent season. Some people may know that the Advent season focuses on expectation and think that it serves as an anticipation of Christ’s birth in the season leading up to Christmas.… Read More »