Monthly Archives: May, 2014

The way of the Cross–Sin

Romans 5:6-11 (NRSV) For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. 7 Indeed, rarely will anyone die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person someone might actually dare to die. 8 But God proves his love for us in that while we still were sinners Christ …

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Why Worship?

1Chron 29:10 Then David blessed the Lord in the presence of all the assembly; David said:“Blessed are you, O Lord, the God of our ancestor Israel, forever and ever. 11 Yours, O Lord, are the greatness, the power, the glory, the victory, and the majesty; for all that is in the heavens and on the …

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SEEING IS BELIEVING

Seeing is Believing John 20:19-31 20:19 When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” 20:20 After he said this, he …

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A Tribute to Mothers

A Tribute to Mothers How often did your mother soothe you to sleep? How often did she pray, “The Lord your soul to keep”? How many times did she lay awake, listening for any sound you might make? How many times did she rock you in her arms vowing to protect you from all harm? …

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The Last Note

The Last Note In memory of Vance Burton (Burt) Finch When the last note on the piano has played and faded away, when the last song has been sung and the last “Amen” prayed I will still be in your memories, in your hearts and in your lives, for the bond we share between us …

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