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You are my Hiding Place
(NRSV) PSALM 119:114 You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your word. When I was a child I loved to hide. There was a cupboard in a duplex where we lived when I was four and I relished the coziness of that small spot. But as we grow older it becomes …
Resuming the Journey
After several years of not posting, I have decided to renew my interest in writing about scripture that I am reading and meditating upon. Many changes have occurred, including my becoming a licensed pastor in the United Methodist Church. Beginning Nov. 1, 2014 I was appointed as pastor of a two point charge, Ward UMC …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Seeking Holiness 