Psalm 20 This psalm developed as the result of David’s many experiences with the strength and faithfulness of God’s right hand. It is a beautiful prayer of reflection on God’s reliability, trustworthiness, and power. David had learned to put his trust in “the name of the Lord our God” in the midst of difficult times […]
1 Samuel 15:34-16:13 This is one of those defining moments in the life of Samuel. He is faced with the difficulty of anointing a new king over Israel, all while Saul is still alive and still holding the reins of power. Samuel is faithful to God, but wrestles with God about his assignment. His response […]
“How to Stay Positive When Everything around You is Negative” 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1 Delivered to Church for the Highlands, Sunday, June 10, 2012 Audio Podcast is here
1 Samuel 8:4-11, 16-20 If only we had A king we can hear and see Wanting less than best ——————————- Psalm 138 Your hand all stretched out Finding God on other end Whole heart and bowed head ——————————– 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1 Inward renewal Hope is here now and later Key to heart well kept ——————————- […]
Psalm 138 I recently watched the History Channel’s Hatfields and McCoys show, starring Kevin Costner. It was a three-part series about the feuding family who quickly became a household name for familial rivalry and violence. The show depicts the decade long war as the result of the two fathers from each family, dating back to […]
1 Samuel 8:4-11, 16-20 It seems like we always want what we don’t have. Our lust for what our neighbor has is a passion further enflamed by the messages coming at us constantly (yes, like here on my blog page ads), drawing our eyes to what is shiny and new. This lust is nothing new […]
Choices for Happiness I am attending the Volunteers of America National Conference this weekend in Tampa, FL. One of the workshops I attended today was led by Dr. Juliet Spencer, Pastor of St. Andrew’s United Methodist in Baton Rouge, LA She gave a presentation of choices we have for happiness, based on How We Choose […]
Haikuing this Sunday’s lectionary texts Isaiah 6:1-8 Hot coal in the air Whole lot of shakin goin’ on Here am I send me. Psalm 29 A breaking cedar Echoes in the wilderness Speech patterns of God Romans 8:12-17 No songs of slavery An Agent for adoption A call to Papa John 3:1-17 […]
Review of the Texts for this Week Isaiah 6:1-8 I typically refer to this illustrative text anytime I am preaching on worship. It is such a powerful picture of what it means to direct one’s attention and heart to God. It has everything you would expect—a throne, smoke, heavenly sounds of praise, Seraph’s and their […]
“How to Experience Pentecost” Acts 2:1-21 Day of Pentecost, Sunday, May 27,2012 The audio podcast is here.
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