Genesis 2:4-7, 15-17; 3:1-8 This Sunday we begin our preaching year. I enjoy the Narrative Lectionarybecause it pays attention to the development of God’s story in a chronologicalorder. With the theme “Promises, Promises” as we develop the Old Testamenttexts, we can see the attribute of God as the Promise-making and Promise-keeping God. And because we …
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Aug 29
Promises! Promises!
“(H)e has granted to us his precious and very great promises” (2 Peter 1:4)This fall, our theme for the church services will be “Promises! Promises!” as we consider the stories of men and women in the Old Testament that were given the promises of God. The purpose of these messages will be to help us …
Aug 22
What Language Do We Use to Address Jesus
If we go to a shopping man in North America, we speak English to get what we want. If we go to a restaurant in France, we speak French. If we travel to Greece, we speak Greek to find our way to the Acropolis. And when we become personally involved with Jesus, we pray. …
Aug 15
Three Wishes Solomon’s Prayers
When we think of the biblical character King Solomon we think of his wisdom, the books of Proverbs or Ecclesiastes or Song of Solomon, even the visit from the Queen of Sheba. The next two Sundays we will consider Solomon’s prayers. Each prayer gives insight on the nature of God. The history in Samuel and …
