Author Archive: Pastor Carol Grace
The Advent of Jesus
“O come, O come, Emmanuel, And ransom captive Israel, That mourns in lonely exile here Until the Son of God appears. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.” Advent 2023 began Dec 3 and we devote this first week to the theme of hope. Psalm 25:4-6 Guide me in your truth and teach …
The Prince of Peace
(NRSV) Isaiah 9:6 For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 His authority shall grow continually, and there shall be endless peace for the throne of David and his kingdom. Peace …
When we All Get to Heaven
(NRSV) Rev 22:1 Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb 2 through the middle of the street of the city. On either side of the river is the tree of life with its twelve kinds of fruit, …
The Celebration of Advent
(NRSV) 25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; this man was righteous and devout, looking forward to the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit rested on him. 26 It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the …
Going Back to the Well
(NIV) Isaiah 12:2-3 Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The LORD, the LORD himself, is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation. ” 3 With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation. Did any of you ever have a well? When I think …
Seeking Holiness 