Galatians 3:23-28 (NRSVUE) 23 Now before faith came, we were imprisoned and guarded under the law until faith would be revealed. 24 Therefore the law was our disciplinarian until Christ came, so that we might be reckoned as righteous[a] by faith. 25 But now that faith has come, we are no longer subject to a disciplinarian, 26 for in Christ Jesus you… Read More »
Be Fruit-Filled
Galatians 5:22-24 (NRSV UE) The Fruit of the Spirit 22 By contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against such things. 24 And those who belong to Christ have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Be Fruit-Filled! The fruit of the Spirit is marvelous. … Read More »
Actions Speak Louder Than Words
Matthew 7:24-29 (NRSVUE) 24 “Everyone, then, who hears these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock. 25 The rain fell, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall because it had been founded on rock. 26 And everyone who… Read More »
God Sees ALL
Luke 12:1-3 (NRSV UE) 1 Meanwhile, when the crowd had gathered by the thousands, so that they trampled on one another, he began to speak first to his disciples, “Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees, that is, their hypocrisy. 2 Nothing is covered up that will not be uncovered and nothing secret that will not become known. 3 Therefore… Read More »
Ready, Willing, and More Than Able
Acts 2:1-13 (NRSVUE) The Coming of the Holy Spirit 1 When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. 2 And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. 3 Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and… Read More »
August 8, 2022 – Joy
Psalm 63:1-8 1 O God, you are my God, I seek you, my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water. 2 So I have looked upon you in the sanctuary, beholding your power and glory. 3 Because your steadfast love is… Read More »
September 29, 2020 – Image and Likeness of God
Genesis 1:26-27 (NRSV) 26 Then God said, “Let us make humankind in our image, according to our likeness; and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the wild animals of the earth, and over every creeping thing that… Read More »
September 7, 2020 – Hard Work
It’s Labor Day. Officially for many people Labor Day signals the end of summer. Traditionalists in the south stop wearing white a color reserved for the time between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Pools get ready to close for the season. Beaches are less crowded. Children go back to school. Except this year is different.… Read More »
July 18, 2020 – Giants Among Us
This week, the world lost 2 giants in the USA Civil Rights Movement. Both Rev. C. T. Vivian and The Honorable Representative John R. Lewis transitioned from labor in this world to rest and reward in the next. They passed away quietly and with dignity, leaving behind a void in the call for justice. While… Read More »
June 11, 2020 – Dig Deep for Diamonds
I am at work today. I work from home and work at home every day. I am a scientist/consultant and a caregiver. I am tested every day by a new downward development in my mom’s cognition. She is safer with us. She is loved by us. She stays healthy with us. I find joy in… Read More »
